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Aug

[Updated] Well, That Was Fast - One-Click Droid 3 Root Now Available

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Development, Droid 3, News

Earlier today it was announced that the Droid 3 had officially been rooted. As previously stated, the process doesn't look all that difficult as long as you have ADB set up and ready to go. Now this process is even easier, though, as a 1-click solution has become available! That's not the best part, either -- P3Droid seems to think that this method should work on all Moto phones running Gingerbread.

This is designed for use on Windows machines only.

Update: Linked to version 7 of the script, as version 5 could potentially cause some issues.

Instructions:

Install Motorola drivers
Download and unzip Droid 3 Easy Root Script v7
Enable USB debugging on your device (Settings > Applications > Development > USB Debugging)
Plug your phone into the computer and select "Charge Mode Only"
Run "Click to root your Droid 3.bat" in the Droid 3 easy root folder
Follow the onscreen instructions and unlock the phone after each boot.

Aug

Motorola Droid 3 Finally Joins The Rooted Community

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Droid 3, News

The Droid 3 is the most powerful Droid to date -- its 1Ghz dual-core OMAP processor and Android 2.3.4 make it a speedy and capable device. As with most devices, D3 owners wanted root access in order to take full advantage of all that it had to offer. That day has finally arrived, as the D3 has been rooted by developer drjbliss from the XDA forums.

The rooting process seems to be rather easy, granted you have ADB set up and know how to use it. The vulnerability was found in some proprietary Motorola code that allows specific files to be edited and manipulated into achieving root access.

Aug

UK Ad Watchdog Tells Motorola Not To Lie - Has Atrix Advert Banned

Posted by Abhiroop Basu in Atrix 4G (Olympus), News

It has not been a good week for Android manufacturers in Europe. Shortly, after it was announced by a Dutch court that Samsung had infringed one of Apple's patents, a Motorola Atrix advertisement was banned in the UK for falsely claiming to be the "world's most powerful smartphone".

The UK Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) received complaints from Samsung users that the Atrix ads were misleading. The Atrix features a 1GHz dual-core processor, while the Samsung Galaxy S II has a faster 1.2GHz dual-core processor. The 200 MHz difference in speed was enough to convince the ASA that the Atrix was not the most powerful smartphone and so it could not claim as such.

Aug

Official Motorola Droid Bionic Teaser Leaks, Someone Invited A Sci-Fi Ninja To The Party

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Bionic, News, Videos

In the past, teasers, trailers, and other forms of video goodness for the Droid lineup have left me in a state of awe. I can still remember the amount of excitement that I felt the first time I saw the teaser for the Droid X -- it was chill inducing. The second that eye lit up with the infamous red glow and the "droid" audio resonated through my ear canals; oh man, it was good. Great even.

More recently, the Droid Charge campaign came along and brought a full assault of LTE-meets-Droid awesomeness to your senses. The phone may be sub-par (at best), but again, the ad campaign was incredible.

Aug

Motorola Droid Bionic Release Date And Price Outed: September 8th For $299

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Bionic, News

We already know virtually every detail about the upcoming Droid Bionic, and now Phone Arena has snagged a photo of a VZW internal document that basically verifies the last of the rumors: release date and price. We've been hearing rumors of a September 8th date for some time now, and one look at the image shows that pretty much hits the nail on the head. The phone will come in at a minimum advertised price of $299 with a two-year contract, which has quickly become the standard pricing for all of Big Red's 4G LTE phones.

So, now we've seen it, taken a look at the specs, and found out when we can get it and how much it will be -- that pretty much covers all bases.

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.

Aug

[Deal Alert] Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi 32GB For $399 ($100 Off) With $5 Shipping From 1SaleADay

Posted by Liam Spradlin in Deals, News, XOOM

Motorola's Xoom, the first Honeycomb tablet on the market, is still a powerful piece of technology, packing much of the same hardware we've come to love in other Honeycomb tablets. The Xoom's 32GB variant normally goes for a solid $499, but today 1saleaday.com is offering the original Honeycomb tablet for a discounted price of $399 with $5 in shipping charges.

For those who need a refresher, here's what the Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi packs under its 10.1” frame:

NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor
1GB RAM
Rear 5MP camera/2MP front-facing camera
1280x800 pixel screen at 150ppi
32GB Internal storage (with microSD port for extra storage)
Android 3.2 Honeycomb

If you've been waiting for your chance to get the Motorola Xoom at a discount, you've got until 12 midnight (EST) to grab this deal at1 saleaday .

Aug

Motorola Flipside Gets Updated To Android 2.2 (Froyo), Available To Download Right Now

Posted by John Thompson in AT&T, Flipside, Froyo 2.2, News

Users of the Motorola Flipside have had to be a patient bunch whilst waiting for their Froyo fix; since making its debut on AT&T in October of last year, the device has been running Android 2.1 with MOTOBLUR software. Fortunately for those users, they can now upgrade to a newer version of Android through the Motorola support website right now!

According to the update page, you will need to have at least 40 MB of internal free space on your phone and 100 MB of SD card space available before getting your hands on Froyo, but the whole process seems fairly painless.

Aug

Rugged Motorola Defy+ Is Now A Reality - Coming To Asia, Europe, And Latin America This Fall

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Defy+, News

A few weeks ago, we heard a rumor that Motorola was working on a beefier version of the super rugged Defy, simple called the Defy+. Those rumors were realized today, as Moto official announced this new incarnation to the Defy line, complete with a faster processor and an upgraded shell.

The Defy+ will rock a 1GHz processor "that runs 25% faster" than the current Defy, Android 2.3.x, a 5MP rear shooter, 2GB built-in storage, and a 1700mAh battery underneath its 3.7 inch shell. Like its predecessor, the Defy+ will also be water and dust resistant, as well as scratch proof thanks to the inclusion of Corning Gorilla Glass.

Aug

BREAKING: Google Signs Agreement To Buy Motorola Mobility For $12.5 Billion

Posted by Abhiroop Basu in Motorola, News

Google has just announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion. The search giant will be paying $40 per share, a premium of 63% from the closing price of Motorola's shares from last Friday. The actual acquisition is expected to take place in late 2011 or early 2012 pending regulatory approvals.

A partnership between the developer of the Android platform and a top 3 Android device manufacturer is likely to light a fire beneath the likes of Samsung, HTC, LG, and other Android partners. However, to quell their fears Google's press release clarifies that Motorola "will remain a licensee of Android and Android will remain open...