An unhappy Motorola DROID X2 customer decided to file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau over their locked bootloader policy and lackluster update practice. Motorola eventually responded to the complaint, passing the bootlocker blame onto the carriers and then informing the customer that the DROID X2 was not on their list of devices to receive Ice Cream Sandwich. This information is very disheartening to DROID X2 owners whose device is less than a year old. I find this to be unacceptable and completely goes against the pledge Motorola (and other manufacturers) made as part of the Google Update Alliance back in May of 2011. The alliance was formed to ensure timely updates would be provided to consumers for at least 18 months after the launch of a new device and this BBB response isn’t a good sign of Motorola’s commitment to that pledge.
The major MOTOACTV update that was supposed to roll out on Wednesday but was delayed, is finally available. Software update 6.0 brings quite an array of new features and all you have to do is connect your MOTOACTV device to your PC or Mac to get them. For a look at what’s new check out the full changelog after the break.
When Google killed off the Android Market and replaced it with the Google Play Store, not every device was happy about it. In fact, some Motorola devices refused to link to the new Google Play Store in protest of Google’s heinous crime. Google acted fast and deployed the update police to force Motorola devices into submission. Thanks to the latest Google Play Store update 3.4.7, your Motorola app drawer store link will now work, forcing you to bust out that heartfelt eulogy you had prepared for the Android Market and say goodbye.
R.I.P Android Market
We have some good news for owners of the Motorola DROID 2 Global on Verizon: you have an update! It’s nothing as exciting as Ice Cream Sandwich, but it does take care of some pesky bugs, including the “out of memory” errors some of you may have experienced. The update began rolling out OTA last night and should make it to your device sometime today. To check for the update manually, simply go to Settings > About Phone > System Update. If you still don’t see anything, just sit tight as it’s on the way.
Verizon’s 12-day “DROID Does” sale is winding down and there’s only 4 days left to take advantage of the numerous DROID phones on sale for $9.99. While I’m sure Verizon is doing this to clear out some stock, it’s still a good deal for anyone looking to pick up a solid device on the cheap. Verizon is offering up the 4G LTE Samsung DROID Charge, the DROID 3, DROID Incredible 2, and DROID X2 all for $9.99 on a new 2-year contract. Not bad considering these devices retail for $400+.
