Motorola cancels ICS updating for 3 devices

Motorola promised us back in February that they will upgrade a large number of devices to Android 4.0 ice Cream Sandwich. We were very happy by then. But now a statement from Motorola’s Punit Soni has recently revealed that no Ice Cream Sandwich update will see the light of day for three devices. They will forever stay in Google’s older Android 2.3 OS, a sad happening for users of any of these devices. These 3 devices are - the Motorola Atrix 4G, Photon 4G and Electrify.

Other devices remain unaffected, with perhaps some minor changes in dates at most. Hopefully, this will be the extent of the changes, with no more devices and their owners being forced to suffer on Gingerbread. But there is always a way for you. You can root your device and install a custom ROM. You know the developer community will always have your back.

Read the Motorola’s statement for further details.

Motorola Mobility continues to review how each device can deliver the very best experience possible, and at times, this can mean making tough choices – especially as it relates to Android software upgrades. Today, we need to let you know about some tough choices related to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades. Specifically, ATRIX 4G, Photon 4G and Electrify will not receive the ICS upgrade, but continue to be supported with maintenance releases to ensure optimum performance for the consumer.

We are committed to being more transparent than ever on our software upgrade strategy – even when we’re delivering news consumers may not want to hear. We are doing everything possible to continually improve our communication with you and make sure you are a satisfied customer. That’s why we recently announced our $100 rebate program for owners of these and other devices launched in 2011 and beyond that won’t get Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. This program starts in the U.S. this fall, and we are working to expand it to select regions around the world. Please watch for updates at motorola.com/tradeup.

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AT&T offers Motorola Lapdock for the Motorola ATRIX 4G for $50 only!

There is no confusion that Motorola Lapdock is a nice and innovative accessories for your mobile phone. By using it with your Motorola Atrix 4G phone, you can transform a smartphone into a notebook with an 11.6-inch screen is a very desirable feature. But when AT&T released it for the first time the price was the point everybody pointing. You have to pay extra $500 after buying Atrix 4G for $300 on contract.

Well, there is great news for those of you who have an ATRIX 4G or someone on your holiday shopping list who does. AT&T has the Motorola Lapdock for the Motorola ATRIX 4G for $299.99 with a $249.99 instant rebate and free 2-day shipping. It means a whole zero has been shaved off of the Lapdock's price tag making your cost a mere $50 plus tax.

One online sales representative confirmed that anyone could take advantage of this deal. It does not have to be purchased with a Motorola ATRIX 4G or even by an AT&T customer. Its a fabulous deal for Christmas. I think AT&T's trying to clear out remaining stock prior to giving the dock a proper retirement. Check out AT&T website now to see the Lapdock price yourself and place your order. You need it with your Motorola Atrix 4G, i bet!
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How to Install Android 2.3 Gingerbread on Motorola Atrix 4G

Surely Motorola Atrix 4G is one of most powerful and best Android phones in US market. Unfortunately it comes with Android 2.2 froyo and after couple of months Motorola is not releasing the updated Android 2.3 ROM yet. And once again xda-developers forum makes a solution. Their people managed to unlock the locked boot loader of Atrix 4G with help of leaked Gingerbread update. So if you don’t want to wait for the official Gingerbread update for Atrix 4G then you do it yourself. Just go to the forum and download new ROM for your Motorola Atrix 4G.Source

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AT&T Releases 2 Firmware Upgrade for Motorola Atrix 4G, Makes Your Device Android 2.2.2

If you are thinking Motorola Atrix 4G has the fastest speed you can get then Motorola and AT&T both make you fool. They release 2 firmware upgrade for Atrix 4G to make your device even faster. Firmware version updates 4.1.57 and 4.1.83 will give your device 2G/EDGE mobile hotspot capability. It improves overall data speed and many Wi-Fi tweaks. These will transform your Android version to 2.2.2 with better Bluetooth headset compatibility, fingerprint reader performance and battery life. The Atrix display will also now turn off while charging from a wall charger.

To update your Atrix phone, AT&T advises connecting to a AT&T WiFi hotspot or private WiFi network. Users will then receive an OTA update notification as ‘Update Available’. Tap “Download” and then “Install Now” once the download has completed. The Atrix will automatically restart. Please note that if not connected via Wi-Fi, users will not be able to start the download. If you are facing any problems to update your Motorola Atrix 4G then goto AT&T support site to see the solution.
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Grab Your Motorola Atrix 4G for $49.99 from Amazon

Amazon offers a great deal for US buyers who want to test latest 4G android phone on their hand. They offers AT&T Motorola Atrix 4G just for $49.99 for this weekend. This obviously includes a 2 years contract with AT&T. Monthly plan for Atrix 4G starts from $40. You can also buy the phone alone, then this 4G phone price is $600. After this weekend Amazon will charge you $100 for buying Motorola Atrix 4G on AT&T network.

There is also another exciting news waiting for you. You already knew that Motorola Atrix 4G has the capability of fulfilling your netbook demand by using a laptop dock sold separately. It is normally priced $400. But if you buy Atrix 4G now then will give you’re a $100 off promotional code. You will then able to but Laptop Dock for Motorola Atrix 4G only at $300 within 60 days.
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AT&T Motorola Atrix 1st OTA Update is Coming- Brings Nothing Especial

Motorola Atrix 4G on US AT&T network released just last month. After its release this 4G mobile phone has been known in particular for two problems: first, a lack of HSUPA (high speed upload) support in the software and second, poor voice quality on phone calls. But the upcoming update for Atrix 4G brings nothing related with this 2.

If you are an Atrix owner and want to sign up to test the beta of the upcoming firmware update, you have until Friday at 12PM EST to register. Motorola doesn’t tell us anything about when this update will be available. Motorola Atrix 4G currently running Android 2.2 froyo.
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Motorola Atrix 4G AT&T Price is $130 in Contract

Long waited lapdoc featuring Motorola Atrix 4G phone is released now over the US. Mobile carrier AT&T and several other online stores offers this 4g mobile phone on different prices.

The Motorola Atrix 4G is now available in the US from several stores and predictably, the price at each store varies. Prices start from $129.99 with an AT&T contract or you can go for the bundle with the laptop dock included.

Among those price Walmart contract price is lowest offer for Atrix 4g. They offers $129.99 for Motorola 4g mobile phone with contract starting from $59.99 per month. Next up is Amazon US and RadioShack. They both offer Motorola Atrix 4g phone at $149.99. RadioShack also offers the Motorola Atrix 4G with Lapdock bundle for $479.99.

AT&T offers Motorola Atrix 4g mobile for for $199.99 with a 2 year plan starting from $39.99/month plus a mandatory $15/month (or more) data plan. Laptop dock is bundled with Atrix 4g for $499.99. You'll have to get it on a 2-year contract for a $45/month data plan. If the data plan price is big for you then AT&T offers you another way. You can buy the Lapdoc alone at $499.99 and then buy the phone separately. To order you AT&T Motorola Atrix 4G mobile phone with your suitable deal then go to their official store now.

Motorola Atrix 4G mobile has 1 GHz dual core processor with Tegra 2 chipset. It has biometric fingerprint reader. The lapdoc helps you to use this 4g mobile phone as netbook. It also has a huge display with 540 X 960 pixels 4.0 inches 16M display. To know Motorola Atrix 4G details specification check GSMArena now.

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AT&T Tastes Dual-core Tegra 2 Processor by Motorola Atrix 4G

Time for dual core CPUs on your mobile phones. CES 2011 sees lots of dual-core processor running smart phones. Now AT&T writes their name on the list with a Android phone with is also 4G at the same time. They announces Motorola Atrix 4G which has dual-core Tegra 2 processor with 1 GB of RAM inside. And Android 2.2 froyo is installed in this 4G Motorola phone.

Another important feature of this is it’s battery- 1930 mAh battery with 9 hours talk time. But the weight of the phone is just 136 gms after this huge battery.

This dual-core Motorola Android phone was leaked last month with name name ‘Olympus’. It has a qHD resolution 4’’ display of 540X960 pixels. Motorola Atrix 4G has 16GB internal memory. External memory card slot supports up to 32GB MicroSD card.

Motorola Atrix 4G has 5 megapixel camera. It offers HSPA+ on the network connectivity side. The price of at&t Motorola atrix 4g is still unknown. It is expected to release in Q1 2011.

Wait, that’s not the end. As an Motorola Atrix 4G accessory, Motorola is going to add a new device- Webtop. It transforms the 4G Motorola phone to a netbook like( or tablet?) device with a 11.6” screen, a full-sized QWERTY keyboard. Using the Webtop with the Motorola Atrix 4G will provide additional 8 hours of battery life, 36Whr battery included in the unit.

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