Motorola announced this week that its mid-range CLIQ handset is now eligible to receive an interim update, version 1.3.18, that further improves battery life, fixes select applications and improves the touch screen.
From time-to-time, Motorola releases updates to enhance the overall performance of its phones. The 1.3.18 software update for Motorola CLIQ provides improvements to the Motorola CLIQ’s battery life, touch screen sensitivity, GPS performance, and other functions outlined below.
For optimal performance, we encourage you to download and install this latest software update.
In addition to this interim update, it was recently announced that CLIQ users can expect to see a software upgrade to Android 2.1 at a later date. We will share further details on the timing of the release as they are available.
After downloading and installing the 1.3.18 software release, you will notice:
- Longer Battery Life
- Improved battery life while phone is idle or running applications.
- New Battery Management Feature A new “Battery Management” feature lets you customize battery settings, such as turning data off when phone is idle for 30 minutes. And with the 1.3.18 release installed on your phone, you now have the option to select battery consumption modes that optimize data performance while minimizing battery consumption. To enable Battery Manager, go to Settings, Battery Manager, Battery Profile.
- Better Bluetooth Improved pairings, audio and call connections with Bluetooth headsets, including: rewind/fast forward feature with S9 and HT820 headsets.
- Touch Screen Accuracy Improved touch screen accuracy and protection against inadvertent key presses and unintended phone calls.
- TTY Option Text Telephone option for the hearing/speech-impaired lets you converse with callers via “real time” text messaging instead of relying on the caller’s audio.
- Better Business Connections Improved connections to corporate email accounts.
- Improved Caller Connectivity 1.3.18 repairs issues with lingering connections after hang-up.
- Quick Office 2 Quick Office 2 supports additional file types and enhanced capabilities.
- Accelerometer Enhancements Improves overall accelerometer responsiveness and accuracy.
Motorola notes that this is an OTA upgrade, so users who have not yet received firmware 1.3.18 will automatically be prompted to upgrade soon.
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