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Moto Atrix 2 Update to Android 4.04 ICS Out

By Lynn Walford 09/27/2012

Moto Atrix 2 Update to Android 4.04 ICS Out Motorola is pushing out the update to Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) software upgrade for Motorola Atrix 2. The software upgrade 67.21.125.MB865.ATT adds ICS, Smartactions and removes some widgets and features. We're hoping this means good news for Atrix 4G owners who were previously promised an update in Q3.

Once you upgrade, you cannot downgrade back to Android 2.3(Gingerbread) software after this upgrade.

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich adds some features such as Android Beam, Face Unlock, a new UI and improved camera (see all features and video). The update removes some of the MotoBlur features.

The update adds the SMARTACTIONS app that automates routine, everyday tasks and suggests ways to personalize your phone and make your life easier. This app can help you extend your battery life and do things like automatically send a text to certain missed callers. The update adds the ability to take screenshots by holding both the power and volume down keys for a few seconds.

For a successful installation, make sure that your Atrix 2 is at least 50% charged and you are connected to a Wi-Fi network. It's always a good idea to backup your data/media files first.

If you have received a notification message for this upgrade:

Ensure your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network
Select "Download"
After the software is downloaded, select "Install now"
After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically
Your phone is now upgraded with 67.21.125.MB865.ATT.en.US software

If you have not received a notification message for this upgrade:

Select the Settings icon in the main menu
Select "About phone"
Select "System updates"
1. A message will display the availability of an update
2. Ensure your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network
Select "Download"
After the software is downloaded, select "Install"
After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically
Your phone is now upgraded with 67.21.125.MB865.ATT.en.US software.

Due to Adobe's discontinuation of Flash development, Flash Player is no longer pre loaded to this device. Existing installations of Flash Player may or may not play Flash video properly. The new HTML5 standard is supported for web video.

The Social Status widget and the Social Networking Apps & Widgets have been removed. A Universal Inbox app has been removed. The Email app now consolidates of messages from various email accounts.