Motorola Droid 3 users, aren’t you lucky? Yes, you are as an all new update has arrived for your device which is none other than an all new version of ICS Android 4.0.3 Firmware. In the due course of this article we will be checking out on how you can apply the same. Please note that this update is not an official version released by Motorola and also we don’t have an exact ETA on by when there will be an official firmware update for this device. In the due course of this article, we will not only be listing out the detailed tutorial on how to apply this all new update but also we will be checking out on what are the list of features and enhancements this update will be coming along with. This update for Motorola Droid 3 is dubbed as 5.7.905. Thanks to ZOMBI3 developer from XDA who has come up with this work around.
It was the last time few days back when we saw on how you can easily root and unroot Motorola Droid 3. So, before proceeding you need to Root the device and please note that once the device is rooted the warranty gets void. The only way with which you can reclaim the lost warranty is by again un rooting the device by following the instructions in the above mentioned link.
Disclaimer: Neither we, nor developer should be held responsible for any damage happened to your device in the process of following the instructions mentioned in this article. It’s very unlikely that there will be any issues but just in case if at all there are any issues then we are committed to help you in solving the same.
Features & Enhancements:
- Bugs related to Camera has been fixed,
- Battery Life has been marginally improved,
- Icon Set have been renewed,
- Overall device speed has been improved due to an all new Baseband,
- Google+ now a part of default application,
- CMAS (Commercial Mobile Alert Service) capability added,
- Amazon MP3 now a part of standard application list,
- Moto Blur has been induced in this update,
- Android Market Place now works perfectly even in slower data speeds,
- Performance fixes have been worked upon for better overall performance of the device,
- HD Games still have issues but will be fixed in the coming versions
Pre Requisites:
- In the process of firmware update, there is a possibility of data getting lost or corrupted, so you need to back up the same. You can backup or restore the data by using the tips which are mentioned below.
Notes – Backup in the mail so that you can then restore manually
SMS Messages – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts Stored in Phone Memory – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log – Call Log and Restore
Videos, Images, Videos & Files etc.– Copy to internal / External SD Card,
Internet & MMS Settings – Backup all the settings from “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”
- Minimum battery left in the device should be at least 60% so as to ensure that the device doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of firmware update.
- Enable the USB debugging in your phone from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. The USB Debugging option should be ticked. USB Debugging Mode can only be enabled once you disconnect the phone from computer. USB Debugging should be ticked.
- Disable all the security and Antivirus suites in your computer and uninstall all the antivirus apps in your phone as all these tools may interrupt the process of firmware update. Also, Firewall should be disabled in your computer.
Assuming that you have followed all the required instructions, you can now proceed to the next page where we have summed up a detailed procedure on how to apply this update of ICS Android 4.0.3 Firmware in your device.
