Verizon’s Droid R2-D2 getting a maintenance update

Verizon Wireless announced a new firmware update for the Motorola Droid R2-D2. Software version 4.5.622.A957 brings Android Gingerbread 2.3.4 to the board, packing a number of tweaks and changes including:

• Enhanced security with DigiNotar security patch.
• Increased browser cross-application scripting for enhanced multitasking stability.
• Camera settings will be saved, even after the device is powered off.
• Increased device stability when keypad is opened and closed repeatedly.
• Improved 3G data connectivity while using the Mobile Hotspot.
• App shortcuts remain on the home screen after moving them from internal to external memory.
• VZ Navigator is now updated to version 7.2.0.452, while V CAST Apps is now updated to version 4.4.1.0.
• Successfully add application shortcuts or widgets to the home panel without error.
• Fixed issue where duplicate text and multimedia messages were being received.
• Improved ability to access and receive Gmail messages when the Mobile Hotspot is turned on.
• Improved syncing with Yahoo! email.
• Forwarded emails will no longer remain in the outbox when Smart Forwarding is enabled.

And you can get all the details from this page at Verizon’s website (PDF file).

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