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February 7th, 2012, 21:01 GMT · By

Motorola Atrix 4G Receiving Software Update, Not Ice Cream Sandwich

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Details about an unannounced Android update for Motorola ATRIX 4G emerged last week, along with an unconfirmed changelog.

The guys over at BriefMobile have learned that AT&T should start pushing the pre-release version of the update on February 7. There’s no telling whether or not this is will be the last software update received by Motorola ATRIX 4G, but the company has yet to confirm this model for an Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade.

However, ATRIX 4G can only hope that Motorola will get the time to prep an Android 4.0 update for a smartphone whose only fault is the fact that it runs MOTOBLUR user interface.

All in all, AT&T customers should know that the latest update for the Motorola ATRIX 4G will bring their phones’ firmware to software version number 4.5.141.

Talk Android has recently received a confirmation on the pre-release of this update, which states that it will be pushed OTA (over the air) beginning February 7:

“Tomorrow after 12 Central/10 Pacific, you will receive a pop-up message on your phone that will mark the beginning of the software pre-release test.”

Even though AT&T and Motorola have yet to unveil the official changelog of the update, it appears that some participants at the soak test have been able to pinpoint some of the changes, which are detailed below:

- Latest Android security fixes from Android 2.3.6+;
- Bluetooth voice commands while the device is asleep;
- Improvements to the Messaging and Contacts applications (unspecified);
- Wi-Fi settings update and AT&T Mobile Hotspot usage built-in;
- Increases in stability, power management
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It’s possible that other changes will be included as well, but they will most likely be revealed the moment the update is rolled out. Motorola ATRIX 4G owners should start manually checking for the update beginning tomorrow, in case they haven’t been automatically notified on their smartphones.


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Comment #1 by: Augu on 18 Mar 2012, 22:08 UTC reply to this comment

Waiting for the update but when exactly? Will it be 5pm or when?


Comment #2 by: RawShock on 30 Mar 2012, 03:36 UTC reply to this comment

Any word yet when will Bell Canada get ICS for the Atrix 4G?

Comment #2.1 by: Cosmin on 30 Mar 2012, 13:14 GMT

We only got semi-official word on these updates:

- Samsung Galaxy S II and Samsung Galaxy Note (April 2012);
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (May 2012);
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, HTC Sensation and HTC Raider (June 2012);
- LG Optimus LTE (July 2012).


Comment #3 by: slrtkr on 29 Apr 2012, 07:50 UTC reply to this comment

oh my god

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