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Feb

Droid 2 Global OTA Update Build 4.5.629 On The Way, Brings Bug Fixes And Enhancements

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Droid 2 Global, News

The Verizon support docs were recently updated with information on a new OTA that should start hitting Droid 2 Global devices within the coming days (if not sooner). While the update isn't anything major, it still brings some notable enhancements to the D2G:

Device Features

Device is enabled with the Wireless Alerting System.
A Google Security Patch has been added to improve security level.
Fixed issue where the device may power ON without user interaction.
Adjusted camera settings will be saved, even after the device is powered down.
Resolved possible device resets while playing music.
Reduced Out of Memory errors.

Email, Messaging, and Data

Improved ability to access and receive Gmail messages when the Mobile Hotspot is turned on.

Sep

Motorola Droid 2 Global Gingerbread Update Rolling Out Now

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Droid 2 Global, News

Last week, Moto and VZW started pushing the Gingerbread update to the original Droid 2, and now its global counterpart is getting the same treatment. The update officially started rolling out in phases earlier today, bringing many new features along with it:

New download manager
App and power management details
Multi-touch key-chording
Improved word selection and copy functionality
New UI and color scheme (read: new Blur)
Updated dock icons
App grouping
Increased device and SD card security
Updated calendar
Improved email and messaging
New ActiveSync email policy

You can also expect improved stability, battery life, and connectivity, as well as new bundles apps (bloatware) like Google Books, Accuweather, Amazon MP3, Blockbuster, and Flash Player 10.2.

Aug

Gingerbread Build Leaks For The Motorola Droid 2 Global

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Droid 2 Global, News

Although the Gingerbread update for the Droid 2 Global was supposed to begin in mid-June, we've yet to see an official release hit the air. Every time another device gets Gingerbread, I can hear the D2G owners across the nation asking when it will be their turn, and it looks like we can finally answer that question: now.

While it may not be the official build, there is a definitely a leaked version floating around RootzWiki courtesy of aceoyame, that's looks to be a somewhat final build. The entire first part of the thread is dedicated to figuring out whether the bootloader is locked, but unfortunately, it was determined that it is, so you can skip past all of that.

Jun

Gingerbread Update For DROID 2 Global Not Rolling Out Just Yet, Says Motorola

Posted by Jaroslav Stekl in Droid 2 Global, Gingerbread 2.3, Motorola, News, Verizon Wireless

Though Verizon would have you believe that Gingerbread is already rolling out to DROID 2 Globals around the world, Motorola is apparently riding a different train of thought entirely - according to a manager on their support forums, the update isn't quite ready yet.

Misinformation indeed. Let the inevitable kerfuffle begin!

Source: Motorola Support Forums via Android Central

Jun

[Update: It's Starting Now] Motorola Putting Finishing Touches On Gingerbread Update For Droid 2 Global, "Soak Tests" Could Begin As Early As This Week

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Droid 2 Global, News

Update: According the official VZW Support Twitter account, it looks like the update should be available sometime today. You can check for the update manually by hitting Settings > About Phone > System Updates, and don't forget to shoot us a tip when it hits your device. Let the frantic update-checking begin!

Motorola just released the Gingerbread update for the Droid X two weeks ago, and now it looks like the same update may be ready for the Droid 2 Global (sorry original D2 owners, you'll have to sit this one out). According to Droid-Life, the initial "soak test" could start as early as the end of the week for some lucky users.

Dec

All Droids (Excluding The Pro) Now Part Of Verizon's Holiday Buy One Get One Free Offer

Posted by Jaroslav Stekl in Deals, Droid 2 Global, Droid X (Shadow), HTC, Incredible, Motorola, News, Verizon Wireless

With the cheapest one costing $149.99, Verizon's Droids aren't exactly stocking stuffers, but at least the price comes with double the value now. That's right - the infamous BOGO (buy one, get one free) deal has now been extended to the carrier's flagship Android devices... all except the Droid Pro, that is. Additionally, the original Droid 2 is excluded from the ad despite being part of the deal, most likely because its global brethren already appears in the ad. However, why the Droid Pro is being left out of the fun is anyone's guess.

Source: VZW via Phandroid

Nov

Verizon Finally Announces The Motorola Droid 2 Global Via Facebook: $200 On Contract After $100 MIR

Posted by Stephen Tenerowicz in Droid 2 Global, News, Verizon Wireless

Verizon has finally announced the Motorola Droid 2 Global on the Verizon Facebook page. It may seem a bit backwards since the pre-order has been going on for a while - but now it's officially official. The D2G will be priced at $199.99 with a new two-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate - which means you'll be paying $299.99 upfront.

Unlike the original Droid 2, Global owners will be provided with a SIM card so they can use the phone overseas. It will also come with a 1.2 GHz (vs. the D2's 1.0) processor which should satiate your need for speed.

Nov

Motorola Droid 2 Global Rooted, Bootstrapped

Posted by Jaroslav Stekl in Development, Droid 2 Global, Motorola, News, Verizon Wireless

This article deals with a couple of advanced topics. If you’re unfamiliar with some of the terms, hit up our primers here:

At this point, Verizon probably shouldn't even bother announcing the Droid 2 Global - it's already starred in a commercial, been featured on droiddoes.com, and even been shipped to customers' doors.

Nov

Motorola Introduces Droid 2 Global In A Series Of Videos

Posted by Artem Russakovskii in Droid 2 Global, Motorola, News, Videos

Verizon's upcoming Droid 2 Global, which replaces the still relatively young Moto Droid 2, has exposed some skin today on Verizon's how-to video page. Here, the CDMA/GSM packing world phone is shown off in an official introduction, along with a handful of how-to videos demoing specific phone functions. The $200 QWERTY speed demon (it's clocked at 1.2GHz) is scheduled to be released later this month.

And now, onto the goodies:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3_KD9b0--Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGnki4khsg8

Watch the rest of the how-to videos in how2moto's YouTube account.

Nov

Verizon Begins Pre-Orders For Motorola Droid Pro ($180) And Droid 2 Global ($200)

Posted by Aaron Gingrich in Droid 2 Global, Droid Pro, News, Verizon Wireless

Verizon's really steamrolling along with the Android train, aren't they? In addition to last night's official announcement of the Samsung Continuum, the Motorola Droid Pro and Droid 2 Global are now both up for pre-order. Just as we'd heard, the D2G looks to be $200 after rebates, while the DP, as announced yesterday, will clock in at $180 (both with a new contract).

Both devices are "world phones," meaning they pack both GSM and CDMA. The Droid Pro is a candybar form factor with a full QWERTY keyboard at the bottom - clearly aimed at the BlackBerry crowd. The Droid 2 Global, on the other hand, features a choice of two colors and a higher clocked processor than the regular ole' D2.