Verizon upgrading DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX to Jelly Bean

Verizon’s DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX are probably one of the best Motorola smartphones you can grab from Big Red. If not the best, they may among the most popular these last few months.

Verizon is currently deploying the Android Jelly Bean update for these two but you can also manually download it. To so do, head to settings and follow the typical procedure of upgrading your phone.


If you want to know what your DROID RAZR or RAZR MAXX will be able to do after upgrading to the latest version, you can check this

Introduction

We are pleased to announce the new Android™ 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) software upgrade for the DROID RAZR by Motorola. The software upgrade (version.98.72.16.XT912.Verizon.en.US) includes numerous enhancements and improvements.

For more information about the upgrade, including helpful videos explaining the significant changes in the upgrade, visit www.motorola.com/jellybean. For more information on Motorola updates and repairs, visit us athttp://www.motorola.com/mydroidrazr.

Who Can Use This Release

All DROID RAZR users. After downloading and installing the Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) software release, you will notice:

Enhancements:

New User Interface	Look and Feel	Updated colors, font, icons, and animations.
New Features	Google Now	Added feature that generates real-time notifications throughout the day with relevant, contextual information such as weather, traffic, calendar. To access Google Now, press and hold the phone's search key.
Improved Features	Voice Search	Enhanced Voice Search to recognize questions asked in colloquial language, such as "Do I need an umbrella today?" Some questions may receive a spoken answer, while others will trigger a Google Search.
	Camera	Improved image quality with better contrast and details, and more intuitive Panorama Mode.
	Keyboard	Enhanced dictionaries to be more accurate and relevant and added capability to predict next word in a sequence when typing. Improved text-to-speech capabilities that now work without a data connection.
	Gallery	Added capability to zoom out to filmstrip mode where photos can be deleted by swiping up and down.
	Notifications	Added actions to some notifications that can be taken directly from the notifications shade. Added capability to expand and collapse email and text notifications by pinching fingers, in order to view more or less information.
	Wi-Fi Hotspot	Added capability to support mobile hotspot for improved performance.
	Chrome Browser	New Chrome Browser provides multi-tabbed web surfing with the world's most popular browser.

Fixes

Quick Office	Resolved random instances of Quick Office closing when reviewing a document.
Outlook Sync	Faster updates to MS Outlook email & calendar
3G & 4G Connectivity	Improved voice and data connectivity quality, reducing instances of losing 3G and 4G services.
Google Maps	Reduced time needed to access GPS signal.
Audio Settings	Easier to find and edit Audio Effects settings through the music player.
Music Playlists`	More easily create a music playlist using on-device music player
Contacts	Contacts will sync more often, eliminating the need to wait for manual or nighttime sync.
Global Roaming	Improved GSM roaming connectivity for global use.

Changes

Removed Applications	Social Location, MOTOACTV, MOTOPRINT, Alarm and Timer (replaced by Google Clock), Verizon Video on Demand
Removed Widgets	My Gallery, My MOTOCAST, My Music, Picture Slideshow, Social Location, Sticky Note, Weather & World Clock
MOTOCAST® 2.0	MOTOCAST is no longer integrated into MyMusic, Files, and Gallery, and is a stand alone app on the device. It has been enhanced with an easy to understand interface, faster speeds, higher performance and ability to support large content libraries. Will need to re-log into the app using your MOTOCAST ID to continue remote access.
My Gallery	The My Gallery app has been removed and replaced with a standard Google Gallery app for viewing photos and videos.
My Music	The My Music app has been removed and replaced with Google Play Music app. Specific setup information can be found in the Android PLAY store.

Instructions for installing the software

NOTE: You cannot downgrade back to Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) software after this upgrade.

For a successful installation, we recommend installing this update when the battery in your phone is at least 50% charged and you are connected to a Wi-Fi network.

If you have received a notification message for this update:

1. Select "Download".

2. After the software is downloaded, select "Install now".

3. After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically.

4. Your phone is now updated with version: 98.72.16.XT912.Verizon.en.US

If you have not received a notification message for this update, follow the steps below to manually update your phone:

1. Select the Settings icon in the apps menu.

2. Select "About phone".

3. Select "System updates".

4. Select "Download". After the software is downloaded, select "Install".

5. After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically.

6. Your phone is now updated to version: 98.72.16.XT912.Verizon.en.US

Additional Information
There is no charge for this upgrade other than the usual data connection charges. Subject to change without notice. If you have difficulty with this upgrade, visit us at www.motorola.com/mydroidrazr.

Certain features, services and applications are network dependent and may not be available in all areas; additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. Specific functionality and features with each software version of Android may vary. Contact your service provider for details.

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Source: VZW

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