Breaking news from Motorola just came in today, conveniently after posting our review on the AT&T and Verizon versions of the Moto X. The much anticipated Moto X OTA update for Verizon Wireless is currently rolling out with improvements to the camera software, Touchless Control, Moto Migrate, Moto Care, and call quality. The enhancements made a major difference in quality of camera shots and usability of the smartphone during our review of the AT&T model, so early adopters of the Moto X on Verizon Wireless should be pleasantly surprised to finally receive the update. AT&T and other carriers such as T-Mobile and Sprint had already had updates move forward. For the full run down, check out Motorola’s press release below.
Source: Motorola Mobility
Software Update for Moto X by Motorola
October 2013
INTRODUCTION
We are pleased to announce a new software update for Moto X by Motorola. The software update (139.15.1.ghost_verizon.Verizon.en.US. ) includes numerous enhancements that will make your Moto X work even better. For more information on Motorola updates and repairs, visit us at www.motorola.com/mymotox.
NOTE: You cannot downgrade to the original software (139.10.53.ghost_verizon.Verizon.en.US) after installing this update.
DETAILED ENHANCEMENTS
This software update is available for all Moto X Verizon users. After installing the software update you will notice numerous improvements and changes, including:
| Camera – Improved Photo Quality | Improved capture of natural light (auto-white 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 |
| Enhanced Touchless Control | Increased accuracy and responsiveness when using Touchless Control, and added easier training of the “OK Google Now” trigger |
| Improved Motorola Migrate Experience | Improved transfer of content from an old Android phone to a new Motorola phone |
| Google Drive – 50GB Promotion | Added a promotion expiration date – customers have 30 days from phone activation or installation of this update to redeem the 50GB offer |
| Calling – Improved Voice Quality | Fixed an issue that could sometimes result in choppy audio being heard by the person you’re talking with on your Moto X |
| Moto Care – Lost Device Finder | Fixed an issue that could sometimes prevent a lost phone from reporting its location to the Moto Care Lost Device Finder service |
| 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 |
INSTRUCTIONS
For a successful installation, we recommend installing this update when the battery in your phone is at least 50% charged and you are connected to a Wi-Fi network.
If you have received a notification message for this update:
- Select “Download”.
- After the software is downloaded, select “Install now”.
- After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically.
- Your phone is now updated with 139.15.1.ghost_verizon.Verizon.en.US.
If you have not received a notification message for this update, follow the steps below to manually update your phone:
- Select the Settings icon in the apps menu.
- Select “About phone”.
- Select “System updates”.
- Select “Download”. After the software is downloaded, select “Install”.
- After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically.
- Your phone is now updated to 139.15.1.ghost_verizon.Verizon.en.US.
Additional Information
There is no charge for this upgrade other than the usual data connection charges. If you have difficulty with this upgrade, visit us atwww.motorola.com/mymotox.