Verizon Starts Updating Droid RAZR and Droid RAZR MAXX

Mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless has reportedly started to push out a new software update for two of its devices, namely the Motorola Droid RAZR and Droid RAZR MAXX.

The update for both of these mobile phones has been expected to arrive for the past few weeks, as the wireless carrier listed on its website the changes packed inside it.

The software is being delivered to devices as version 6.12.173.XT912.Verizon.en.US, and should reach all handsets in a matter of weeks.

The update will be delivered to smartphones over the air, and users will be notified on its availability. Those who would like to give the update a try before the notification arrives will be able to do so by checking its availability via Settings > About Phone > System Updates.

The update weighs 151.8MB and brings along the Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread operating system, along with a long range of other enhancements.

Both Droid RAZR and Droid RAZR MAXX are new devices to Verizon’s lineup, and the new software update could be preparing them for the upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Motorola has already promised the update to its users, and it might have it on devices in the not too distant future.

For the time being, however, the enhancements packed with this new software update should do. The full release notes for it, available on Verizon’s support website as well, show:

Applications
- Mobile Hotspot will now successfully allow other devices to connect to all
- Improvements in the Mobile Hotspot security.
- VZ Navigator has been updated with the latest 3D map improvements.
- Visual Voice Mail messages can be marked as read.
- Visual Voice Mail message playback resumes when audio is switched to speaker.
- Visual Voice Mail will successfully subscribe or unsubscribe while connected with Wifi.
- Successfully press back key after playback in Visual Voice Mail without error.
- V CAST App now comes preloaded.
- MotoCast installation steps have been improved for easier use.

Data Connectivity
- Improved stability of data connectivity after Airplane Mode is disabled.
- Improved data throughput performance in low-signal 4G environments.

Device Operation
- Improved Battery life when using Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP) Bluetooth headsets.
- Successfully save multimedia ringtones.
- Favorite Contacts widget has been updated.
- Improved device stability when moving between home screen panels.
- Email icon has been updated for improved visibility.
- When performing an Over the Air (OTA) update, the display will correctly show the remaining download time.
- CMAS (Commercial Mobile Alert Service) feature has been added.

Users who would like to learn some more info on this software update and how to install it on their devices should access Verizon’s support website. Detailed instructions on software updates for Droid RAZR and Droid RAZR MAXX are available there.