Motorola releases Android 4.4.2 KitKat for Razr D1 and D3
It took a lot longer than the owners of the devices would like, but Motorola has finally released the device update Razr D1, Razr D3 and Razr DH protocols for Android KitKat 4.4.2.
Even though it is not the most current version of Google's operating system, the update comes with important bug fixes as well as smartphone usage improvements. Check out the main news:
| Android 4.4.2, KitKat | KitKat 4.4.2 includes improvements to the experience and design of the phone's interface, status bar and navigation in addition to the new full screen mode, support for colored emoji, improvements in subtitles for videos, greater security, smarter use of energy and more tools and features for application development. |
| Phone dial screen | Phone app enhancements with the ability to search contacts directly from the keyboard, view and select frequent contacts and even allow you to perform searches in your corporate directory with ease. |
| Printing documents and images | Added support for printing photos, documents, GMail messages and other content via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth via web printing services like Google Cloud Print and HP ePrint |
| schedule on/off | Program your cell phone to turn off and on at a predetermined time |
| Camera | Improved camera interface and added video recording pause support |
| Quickoffice | New look of the Quickoffice application |
| Sound recorder | New application for sound recording |
| New icons | Several applications had their icons updated with a more modern look |
| SIM card manager (only for Dual SIM devices) | New SIM card manager interface. Easily change the SIM settings you want to use on the dialing screen or sending SMS just by dragging the notification bar |
How to install the update for KitKat 4.4.2
First, you must have a micro SD memory card with at least 500 MB of free space. Motorola recommends that you do this when your phone's battery is at least 50% charged and you're connected to a Wi-Fi network.
If you received a notification message for this update:
- Select “Download”
- Click “Ok” on the memory card non-removal reminder
- After completing the software download, select “Install Now”
- When the software is installed, the phone will automatically restart
- After the device is turned on again it will ask you to confirm the device language. Select “Next” to continue
- The Wi-Fi Connections screen will then appear. Select “Next” to continue
- Now your phone is updated with the new software version
If you have not received a notification message for this update, please follow the steps below to check if there is a new software version available and update your phone manually:
- Select the Configure icon in the application menu
- Tap “About Phone”
- Select “System updates”
- If a message appears that there is an update available, select “Download”
- Click “Ok” on the memory card non-removal reminder
- After completing the software download, select “Install Now”
- When the software is installed, the phone will automatically restart
- After the device is turned on again it will ask you to confirm the device language. Select “Next” to continue.
- The Wi-Fi Connections screen will then appear. Select “Next” to continue
- Your phone is now updated with the new software version.
Well, now you can update your smartphone and then tell us what you think of the news!
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