Verizon’s Motorola DROID MAXX Receives Official Android 4.4 KitKat OS Boost

After an initial launch which was pulled because of compatibility issues, the Verizon Motorola Droid MAXX 4G smartphone will be receiving the Android 4.4 KitKat boost in stages. The official delivery of the latest Android operating system began on January 14, first heading out to those Soak Test Droid MAXX owners that helped Big Red test the new software. But it has begun to show up on other customer’s phones, and we recommend you have a full battery charge before downloading.

You will receive a notification for downloading, and if it is not currently on your phone, don’t worry. To ensure prompt downloading and fewer issues with this second attempt at delivering Android 4.4 KitKat, Verizon is taking its time with the over the air transfer. Below you can see Verizon’s official Android 4.4 announcement for the Droid MAXX smartphone.

“Verizon Wireless is pleased to announce a new software update for the DROID MAXX and DROID ULTRA by MOTOROLA smartphones. With this upgrade you get the latest version of the Android OS (Android 4.4, KitKat) as well as new features, enhancements and bug fixes for your smartphone.”

The Motorola Moto X was one of the first devices to receive Android 4.4, getting the much-anticipated software ahead of even the Nexus 4. The Moto X similarity to the Droid Maxx, Droid Ultra and Droid Mini led many to believe the software would be arriving shortly for those phones as well. That was the case, but because of the above-mentioned compatibility problems, the update was pulled. Verizon and Motorola have both stated that this operating system transfer should go smoothly, as extensive testing has been conducted on a substantial number of Motorola Droid Maxx handsets.

Want to know how to see if your Android 4.4 KitKat OS is ready for download? On your Verizon Droid Maxx 4G, turn on your Wi-Fi, fully charge your battery, and head over to Settings > About Phone > System Update to check. If you see version 19.5.3.obake-maxx_verizon.Verizon.en.US, you are in business and ready for download. Simply follow the on-screen prompts and you will soon be enjoying the many benefits and upgrades this Android software delivers. Camera improvements and security upgrades are on board, as is Fitbit tracker support, improved power usage, and better camera quality. The new Immersive Interface allows the status bar to be hidden until the user swipes the screen edge, with streaming movies and music made easier with full screen and better controls.