Motorola has released and update 13.37 software, for Android Blackflip
smartphones. There is a two step process for the update AT&T Motorola Backflip
13.37
software. You first get one notification and then you download that and install it, reboot and install a second update. This is not an update to the coveted Android 2.1 expected in the fall.
Reviews
of the Motorola Backflip range in adjectives from weird,
to innovative and striking. The best-reviewed features of the Motorola
Blackflip are the innovative back-flipping keyboard and trackpad on
the back of the screen, a 5 megapixel camera (good enough for OCR functions) and the super-social networking
combined unified messaging/updates of MOTOBLUR.
Features of the updated 13.37 software include:
-
Improved Text Messaging - General improvements to text messaging -
especially
for longer message threads. - Improved Display - Color and clarity improvements to the display.
-
Camera Correction - Repairs random occurrence of camera application
quitting
while in use. -
Bluetooth Improvements - Better audio and connectivity to Bluetooth
headsets. -
Removes Size Restrictions for Ringtones - Ringtone files no longer have
size
restrictions. -
Improved Network Connection - Improves overall connection to the 3G
network. -
Better Performance of Android Market - Applications Improves performance
of
downloaded applications from the Android Marketâ„¢. -
Improved Stability - Additional device stability reduces occurrence of
unresponsiveness and/or programs quitting unexpectedly. -
Improved Battery Life Improves battery performance when battery is
fully drained and charging. -
Improved Streaming Audio & Video - Playback Repairs rare instances
of streaming
audio and video interruptions that have resulted in device powering
off-and-on.
NOTE: Data charges apply. Updating over the mobile network will result
in
added data charges if you exceed your monthly data plan limit or if
roaming
outside of the U.S. To avoid data charges, download the software update
over
Wi-Fi.
I've personally download this update. Overall it make the phone run much smoother. It has also fix one of the most annoying problem the little white dots while using the Facebook app and reading texts. So far I'm happy. Hopefully soon we will get Android 2.1 OS update in the near future.
I'm loving this update. Make the phone run so much smoother. Fix the white dots issue as well.