Motorola Atrix 4G And Photon 4G May Not Get Android 4.0 ICS
Smartphone updates have been completely ridiculous coming from Motorola as of late. Motorola has even reiterated that after the company retracted numerous promises regarding upgrades. The new timeline that’s been released shows that Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is being pushed to the DROID XYBOARD 8.2, DROID Bionic and Motorola Xoom Family Edition in the next quarter. Who knows, they may even decide to push that back even more. On top of that, Motorola has announced that the Atrix 4G, Atrix 2, and Photon 4G owners may be out of luck on the update promised in Q3. This new list shows no other information that “future plans coming soon.” It’s very unclear as to what this exactly means, but it’s possible that owners of the Atrix 4G and Atrix 2 will not be getting the expected update that was just around the corner after its release in India.
This pusback wasn’t really expected, in fact, with the update releasing in Indie, it was anything but expected. It’s definitely a pretty sad day for those who have just recently picked up the phone due to expectations of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It’s even worse for those who have been waiting patiently for the update for months. I’m an Atrix 2 owner, and with my experience with Motorola, them pushing back the date essentially means that we won’t be getting the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update. Which is sad, as the Atrix lineup has been fantastic when it comes to hardware, but unfortunately, it’s definitely behind the curve when it comes to the software. That is definitely one thing that Motorola does not excel at. I’ll obviously continue to use this handset, at least until I can afford an Xperia handset. I’m definitely not really willing to jump back on the Motorola bandwagon, as this has been one of the most ridiculous software rides I have ever had.
I really think that Motorola needs to start rethinking how they handle software updates. It’s absolutely crazy that Motorola would wait so long for something like this. Everyone is headed towards Jelly Bean and most of us are still stuck on Gingerbread. I personally think that maybe Motorola is going to be doing good with software updates, but they are only wanting to focus on their newer devices (i.e. new RAZR M). Maybe the Atrix stuff is just behind them now, and they just want to drop them as fast as possible. With the new Google acquisition, I see that as being pretty unlikely, but it’s not something I would ever put past Motorola. In short, this has all just been pretty ridiculous.
Is anyone frustrated with Motorola over this? As you can see, I am pretty frustrated with it all. India was able to get the ICS update for the Atrix 2, but everyone else couldn’t? I just don’t understand how Motorola was able to manage that. Here’s to hoping we’re able to get it soon, but if ICS has been this difficult, I can only imagine what Jelly Bean will be like for the devices.
source: talk android
Category: Manufacturers, Motorola
Unbelievable leave it up to Motorola to screw everyone else in the f****** ass and leave you to hang dry with empty promises. Like everyone else I’ve been waiting for my ATRIX 2 to receive ics and still nothing. But I guess India getting the update is more in important considering that Motorola is American but whatever. This will indeed be my first and foremost last Motorola device I’ll ever own! Gs3 here I come!
Don’t blame Motorola Mobility, blame the company that bought them, which is google… I am sure, they are pulling the puppet strings on this one. All those release dates were probably decided upon way before the buy out and not new company new rules. Which is paving the way to force you to purchase a new phone… Garbage…
i’m with you on this one, motorola is been limiting us to whatever they decide, not whatever the consumer wants, i’m finally making the switch to the galaxy! been a long time motorola user, but that’s all over soon.
Sony Ericsson Have Done The Samething, With it’s 2011 lineup they will not get updated to jellybean , only 2012 line will get that update , seems more of a Google issue not the company itself,
You know….I’ve been sitting on this Atrix 4g for over 5 months waiting patiently for Q3 and the PROMISED ICS update. This is my first and likely my last Motorola if I don’t hear a peep about the status of an update before Q4. Unconscionable if this is the way it becomes. No wonder people flock to the iphones. It’s just a sad day that a company is more concerned about the latest model to develop over their loyal customer base. Where’s the integrity? Why would I want to buy a new device when they can’t make good on their promises of my current one? Just to be screwed again? No Thanks!
If true my Photon is the last in a long string of Moto purchases and my drive me to Apple.
motorola started rolling out the update to its soak test users as of this morning. i already got my update.
I was waiting for the ics update for ages, then one fine day Indian version got the update. Now we dont….
I was waiting cause i thought Moto is trying something big. Yeah, indeed they tried something big.. FOOLING MILLIONS OF PEOPLE!!!!
My ATRIX 2 is definitely the last Motorola product I will ever buy. I,like many others have been anxiously awaiting the ICE upgrade and now with this news I am thoroughly disgusted with Motorola. I’m switching over to Samsung galaxy 3,no wonder Motorola lost so much money….
i here ya im doing the same thing F*** motorola
Yeah they really hoed us, im getting the galaxy s 4 when it comes out. will stick with this crappy moto product till then I suppose
Don’t turn blue yet. Motorola has always beenthere for me with support. I have about 300 devices and the ones I have the least issue with are either Atrixies or Photons. I have a good feeling the 2′s and maybe even the 4G are not far away.
The optimist in me hopes that “more information coming soon” means as an Atrix 4g owner with most of the accessories they are sloping over 4.0 and going to 4.1 jelly bean. But I think we are screwed and if thats the case as a long time supporter of Moto this will b my last device and will tell everyone I know not to buy one.. Ive not complained b4 and I’ve been patient but this is a slap in the face and I’m ANGRY and feel like I’ve been made a fool of.
I have been very happy with my 4G and will stick with it for awhile longer. I am impressed with the quality and speed, and would consider another version in the atrix line. I was also excited that they were keeping the OS up to date. I am dissappointed and will take this into consideration when choosing my next phone. I would like my phone to last beyond the contract and to keep up with the latest and greatest at the same time.
Should we expect the manufactures to provide updates for free? I am sure there is considerable cost to do upgrades. Would you pay for an update? m
Do you like having a phone that can be remotely hacked into and all of your information stolen? Between Carrier IQ and nVidia security vulnerabilities, your phone is full access pass to your identity.
Yeah at least up to 18 months as google strongly suggests that they do, and especially if they promise to provide it to the customers, when they make that promise it means we paid for the update already! So damn right we expect it.
Why not? The competing manufacturers (samsung) seem to be able to provide this kind of customer support. Why shouldn’t we expect it from motorola?
Wow…incredibly disappointed! Been waiting all summer for the promise of ICS in Q3. Now, its like Christmas will never come for my ATRIX 4G. My first and last Motorola devise.
Disappointment. Do not buy Moto more.
@Amy… I would pay for the update, I just don’t like being played for a fool. I just (45 days ago) recommended a moto atrix hd to my gf and if i’d have known this I wouldn’t have. If you say you are updating the device then do so. Don’t heaved med looking forward to it .. Say Q3 and then just bump us.., Ridiculous..
this is stupid!!! They said update is coming out this month! forget motorola! I love the hardware on the phones because it is really good just like the writer said but seriously my phone is glitchy and I`ve been waiting for update forever!!!