Verizon Wireless announced that the DROID 4 by Motorola will updated to Android< 4.1, Jelly Bean. The software upgrade will be pushed to customers in phases starting Tuesday, March 19.
The update is 98.72.18.XT894.Verizon.en.US. Features of the update include Voice Search, smart keyboard, Google Now and other well-known Jelly Bean features,
It is always a good idea to backup your data before any update and make sure your battery is at least 50% charged. It will take you approximately 35-60 minutes to download the software, depending on network conditions. You will not be able to make emergency calls during the update process. Verizon Wireless in Los Angeles is the fastest network.
Verizon Wireless typically starts sending up update notifications slowly during the week and then finishes in greater numbers over the weekend.
To manually check for updates, tap Apps > Settings > About phone > System updates. Your Droid 4 downloads updates over your Wi-Fi connection (if available) or mobile network. It is recommended that you download updates when you have a Wi-Fi connection.
Other improvements include:
- Better voice and data connectivity.
- Calendar settings have been improved for a better user experience.
- Improved reliability and connectivity of Back Up Assistant Plus & Visual Voicemail.
- Mobile Hotspot data connectivity has been improved.
- Sling and MOG application preloads have been removed.