Verizon continues to support its Droids and the Droid X is getting an update of bug fixes and enhancements in 4.5.621. If you look on the Droid X support page, however, it still says "Coming Soon!"
Motorola has not hinted the possibility that the Droid X will be updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) but is reportedly evaluating the Droid X 2 for ICS.
We learned recently why updates take so long. Updates put strain on the network, which is why Verizon Wireless usually starts updates on Thursday and pushes out in greater numbers starting on Friday throughout the weekend.
Apparently the update being sent out over the air(OTA) and it is available by tapping Menu > Settings > About phone > System updates to check for it manually.
It will take you approximately 5-15 minutes to download the software update, depending on network conditions. Installation should take up to 5-10 minutes more. You will not be able to make emergency phone calls during the update.
We always suggest that you backup your data and have your battery fully charged when updating your Droid. Also depending on your network speed, you may be able to complete the update faster over a Wi-Fi connection.
Sometimes, you will not get a notification if you are roaming.
Here's what the update does:
- Prevents lockups or resets after the Over the Air (OTA) update.
- OTA update notice screen displays the correct estimated update time.
- Improved browser security with the Google Security Patch from Android 2.3.6.
- Fixed issue where the device may power ON without user interaction.
- Resolved possible device resets while playing music.
- Adjusted camera settings will be saved, even after the device is powered down.
- Reduced Out of Memory errors.
- WAV files can be played from Visual Voice Mail.
- Device is enabled with the Wireless Alerting System.
- Improved stability of Music Player reduces resets.
- Shortcuts to applications remain on the device even after applications are moved to the SD card.
- Improved connectivity with 3G Mobile Hotspot data connectivity.
- Addressed error that replicated thumbnails in message threads.
- Corrected errors where Yahoo! mail notifications were not displayed properly.
- Reduced duplicate message errors.
- Improved ability to access and receive Gmail when the Mobile Hotspot is turned on.
- Sorted contact groups.
- Device recognizes Multimedia ringtones after purchase.
- Button background lighting turns off while in the desktop cradle.