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Dec

13

2011

DROID Incredible 2 Update 5.10.605.9 Rolling Out

by Jim Farmer
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Alright Incredible 2 owners, today is update day! That’s your cue to head to Settings>System updates>Check new.

In a somewhat surprise update, a handful of security bugs have been addressed as well addition of some new capabilities, including playing video in airplane mode. Of course that’s not all. Here’s the gist of it, straight from Verizon:

Security Features

  • Includes Google BT/DigNotar security patch
  • Includes Google security patch for upgrading libpng to 1.2.46
  • Includes Wi-Fi password security patch
Device Features
  • Support local video playback when in Airplane Mode
  • 5 bar Received Signal Strength Indicator (R55I) support
  • Improvements to Clock and Alarm Features
  • The “Disable While Roaming” selection will work accurately when roaming in Canada
  • Update Sync & Connect configuration to enable Push email sync during off-peak hours
So there you have it. The update is 29.35MB.
Of course, there’s also…alternatives. If you haven’t yet, be sure to check out our post on the Ice Cream Sandwich Beta for the Incredible 2.
[via DroidLife]

 

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