List of Update Enhancements

[ms1951]

I cut and this from a link we got during the soak.

All DROID Maxx users


ENHANCEMENTS


Google Drive: Introducing two years of free 50GB Google Drive cloud storage. To activate, open the Google Drive on-device app and follow the setup instructions
Camera: Improved Photo Quality Improved capture of natural light (autowhite balance) and color accuracy for more precise exposure in outdoor and backlit scenes
Camera: Improved Focus. Faster touch to focus time and reduced unnecessary refocusing in low light conditions and scenes with continuous motion
Camera: Faster Switching. Shortened the time it takes to switch between rear and front-facing cameras, as well as transition between the viewfinder and the Gallery app
Expanded Compatibility: Now compatible with popular apps such as: Jawbone Up, SquareReader, and Mophie Wireless Charging accessory
New Touchless Control Tone: All new notification sound when using the Touchless Control “Call My DROID” voice command for easier locating
Motorola Skip: Compatible with Motorola SKIP accessory for easier security via NFC authentication (accessory available on Motorola.com)
Improved Voice Call Quality: Fixed an issue that could sometimes result in choppy audio being heard by the person you’re speaking with on your DROID
Enhanced Touchless Control: Increased accuracy and responsiveness when using Touchless Control, and added easier training of the “OK Google Now” trigger
Improved Moto Care: Additional ease of use to locate a lost phone with either a message prompt or a ringtone activated through the Moto Care portal to the lost device
Wireless Charging: New on-display guide marks for easier alignment with wireless charging accessory
Motorola Assist – Driving Detection: Fixed an issue that could sometimes cause the phone to read out text messages and announce calls when not in Drive mode

 

[Ardeleon09]

With the latest update developer options is hidden to reactive it you have to go to settings>about phone> and tap on build number it will then say how ever many touches you are away from activating developer options[FONT=Helvetica Neue, arial, sans-serif].[/FONT]

 

[floydfollower13]

This was very helpful. Didn't realize there was more to the update then just the camera.

 

[bonesvf103]

Yes, even the parts about call my Droid, touchless control, and MotoCare were not mentioned in the on-screen improvements.

I am, however, disappointed in the Motorola Assist "enhancements." Before the update, if I was driving and got a text message, the message would be read aloud to me over the Bluetooth but on the channel that uses voice. So, whether I was listening to an iPod attached to my car, or Pandora on the Bluetooth, or even the radio, Assist would quiet the media I was listening to to tell me about the message and then when I consented, read it aloud. When it was finished, it would return to whatever media I was on. It was great.

Now, I can only get this function if I am set on my car audio to Bluetooth. So if I am listening to the radio or iPod, if a text message comes in I don't get a notification from my car audio, and even if I consent to have it read to me, it will read it to me over the Bluetooth channel, not even on the Maxx speaker. So I have no way to hear it unless I switch to the Blue tooth function of my car.

I hope this was a mistake on their part and they fix it later. It really was great when it worked. Anyone else have a similar issue and/or know a fix?

boNes

 

[doogald]

I am, however, disappointed in the Motorola Assist "enhancements." Before the update, if I was driving and got a text message, the message would be read aloud to me over the Bluetooth but on the channel that uses voice. So, whether I was listening to an iPod attached to my car, or Pandora on the Bluetooth, or even the radio, Assist would quiet the media I was listening to to tell me about the message and then when I consented, read it aloud. When it was finished, it would return to whatever media I was on. It was great.

Now, I can only get this function if I am set on my car audio to Bluetooth. So if I am listening to the radio or iPod, if a text message comes in I don't get a notification from my car audio, and even if I consent to have it read to me, it will read it to me over the Bluetooth channel, not even on the Maxx speaker. So I have no way to hear it unless I switch to the Blue tooth function of my car.

I hope this was a mistake on their part and they fix it later. It really was great when it worked. Anyone else have a similar issue and/or know a fix?

I'm not sure - I haven't received a text message while driving yet. I did just receive my first phone call, and that did what you described - paused the iPod audio, played the call on the speakers, and then continued the iPod audio when the call completed.

 

[bonesvf103]

I'm not sure - I haven't received a text message while driving yet. I did just receive my first phone call, and that did what you described - paused the iPod audio, played the call on the speakers, and then continued the iPod audio when the call completed.

Did you get a text while driving yet? What happened? What car are you driving? I am driving a 2012 Honda Civic Coupe EX.

boNes

 

[doogald]

Did you get a text while driving yet? What happened? What car are you driving? I am driving a 2012 Honda Civic Coupe EX.

Nope, it still hasn't happened. One of my cars has a Kenwood BT deck. I don't drive all that much with the car.

 

[pilot12]

I cut and this from a link we got during the soak.

All DROID Maxx users


ENHANCEMENTS

Expanded Compatibility: Now compatible with popular apps such as: Jawbone Up

I bought a Jawbone up, but I can't download the app. It still gives me a message that my Maxx isn't compatible. Does anybody know a work around?
Thanks! Kelly