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Find and update the software version on your Motorola Photon 4G

Last Updated: Nov 02, 2012

Just like your computer, your phone's software needs to be updated periodically to make sure you have all the latest fixes and enhancements to keep it running at optimal performance. Follow the steps below to check your current version and perform any needed updates.


Version History

Current Version: 4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_13

Version

Date released

Description of enhancements/fixes

4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_13

7/11/2012

This update addresses:

  • Improved music playback, both streaming from Amazon Cloud or Internet Radio services and music saved to the   phone - minimizes occasional skips or repeats.
  • Enhancements for WiFi hotspot in GSM/UMTS mode and adding new WiFi connections.
  • Now supports 1080p HD video capture, and enhanced video settings for more responsive playback.
  • Easier creating and accepting calendar meeting notices on the phone
  • More easily import contacts from SD card

4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_12

5/14/2012

This update addresses:

  • More easily import contacts from microSD card
  • Improved music playback
  • Enhancements for WiFi hotspot and adding new WiFi connections
  • Now supports 1080p HD video capture, and enhanced video settings for more responsive playback
  • Easier creating and accepting calendar meeting notices on the phone

4.5.1A-A_SUN-198_6

10/11/2011

This update addresses:

  • Addition of Lapdock accessory support
  • Enhancements to image appearance when pictures are taken in panorama mode
  • Support for Google Talk with video added
  • Forwarded messages are properly identified as being forwarded
  • Improved car audio quality with car speakers when connected to a car charger and audio
  • Introduction of international roaming 3G UMTS hotspot functionality for a single Wi-Fi-enabled device

4.5.1A-1_Sun-154_5

8/23/2011

This update fixes:

  • Enables mono Bluetooth headsets to work with Visual Voicemail
  • Eliminates inadvertent voice calls defaulting to mute
  • Improves phone performance and stability, resulting in fewer occurrences of unresponsiveness

4.5.1A-1_SUN-154

7/31/2011

Initial Release

Check the version on your phone

To find the software version on your Motorola PHOTON™ 4G:

  1. On the Home screen, press Menu
  2. Tap Settings
  3. Scroll up and tap About phone
  4. Scroll up and the software version is displayed under Build number
  5. Press Home to return to the Home screen


Update your software

To update your Photon 4G over the air:

  1. On the Home screen, press Menu
  2. Tap Settings
  3. Scroll up and tap About phone
  4. Tap System Updates > Update Motorola Software
  5. Your phone will check for available updates
  6. If there is an update available, you will be prompted to download and install it; just follow the on-screen instructions. Note: Your phone may power off and back on to complete the software update, and you may be unable to make or receive calls during the update.
  7. If no updates are available, you will see a message stating your phone is up to date; tap OK
  8. Press Home to return to the Home screen

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Re: 10/12 - Motorola Photon Software Update - 4.5.1A-1_SUN-198_6

So you got the phone when it was new. htere have been 2 software upgrades since them The current one (in is this forum)
Author: sm801 Date: 2011-10-21

Re: 7/11 - Motorola Photon 4G Software Update - 4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_13

re: battery life problem - there is a good battery usage tracker already in the phone:   From the home screen hit
Author: SturgeonGeneral Date: 2012-07-23

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