Droid 2

{{short description|Android smartphone developed by Motorola Mobility}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2014}}

{{Infobox mobile phone | name = {{nowrap|Motorola Droid 2 (A955)}} {{nowrap|Motorola Milestone 2 (A953)}} {{nowrap|Motorola Droid 2 Global (A956)}}{{nowrap|Motorola Droid R2D2 (A955)}} |logo=Droid2.png | image = A956_Motorola_Droid_2_Global.jpg | imagesize = 270 | caption = Motorola Droid 2 (A955) | manufacturer = Motorola | series = Droid | networks = '''Droid 2''': CDMA2000/EV-DO Rev. A 800/1900 MHz<ref name="droid2ts">{{cite web |url=http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/Consumer-Product-and-Services/Mobile-Phones/ci.Motorola-DROID-2-US-EN.alt |work=Tech specs |title=Droid² by Motorola |publisher=Motorola |access-date=January 29, 2011 |archive-date=August 14, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100814124832/http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/Consumer-Product-and-Services/Mobile-Phones/ci.Motorola-DROID-2-US-EN.alt |url-status=dead }}</ref> '''Milestone 2''': quad band GSM, UMTS 900/2100 MHz<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/AU-EN/Consumer-Products-and-Services/Mobile-Phones/ci.Milestone-2-AU-EN.alt |work=Tech specs |title=Motorola Milestone 2 |publisher=Motorola |access-date=January 29, 2011 |archive-date=February 4, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110204031633/http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/AU-EN/Consumer-Products-and-Services/Mobile-Phones/ci.Milestone-2-AU-EN.alt |url-status=dead }}</ref> '''Droid 2 Global''': quad band GSM, UMTS 850/1900/2100 MHz, CDMA 800/1900 MHz<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/Consumer-Product-and-Services/Mobile-Phones/ci.DROID2-Global-US-EN.alt |work=Tech specs |title=Droid² Global by Motorola |publisher=Motorola |access-date=January 29, 2011 |archive-date=November 13, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101113034718/http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/Consumer-Product-and-Services/Mobile-Phones/ci.DROID2-Global-US-EN.alt |url-status=dead }}</ref> | available = {{Start date|2010|08|12}} | discontinued = Q3 2011 | predecessor = Motorola Droid | successor = Droid 3<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.engadget.com/2011/06/13/motorola-droid-milestone-3-gets-previewed-verizon-release-fin/ |title=Motorola Droid / Milestone 3 gets previewed, Verizon release finally nearing? -- Engadget |date=June 13, 2011 |publisher=Engadget |access-date=July 4, 2011}}</ref> Droid 4 | related = Motorola Droid, Motorola Droid Pro, Motorola Droid X, Motorola Droid X2, Motorola Droid Bionic, Motorola Milestone, Motorola Milestone 2, Motorola Droid 3, Motorola Milestone 3 | form = Slate slider smartphone | size = {{convert|116.3|mm|in|abbr=on}} H {{convert|60.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} W {{convert|13.7|mm|in|abbr=on}} D | weight = {{convert|169|g|oz|abbr=on}} | os = Android 2.2<ref name="droid">{{cite web |url=http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/Consumer-Product-and-Services/Mobile-Phones/ci.Motorola-DROID-US-EN.alt |title=DROID by Motorola: Android phone |work=Motorola USA |access-date=October 28, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091206101321/http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/Consumer-Product-and-Services/Mobile-Phones/ci.Motorola-DROID-US-EN.alt |archive-date=December 6, 2009 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> 2.3.4 Gingerbread with over-air update August 2011 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich with custom ROMs | input = Slide out full QWERTY keyboard | cpu = 1 GHz OMAP 3630<ref name="MOTODEV">{{cite web |url=http://developer.motorola.com/products/droid2/ |title=DROID 2 by Motorola, A955 |publisher=Motorola |work=MOTODEV |access-date=January 29, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101223002110/http://developer.motorola.com/products/droid2/ |archive-date=December 23, 2010 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> Droid 2 Global runs an OMAP3640 clocked at 1.2 GHz | memory = 8 GB flash ROM, 512 MB RAM | storage = 8 GB onboard phone, SD card up to 32 GB (included 8 GB MicroSD Card) | memory_card = 8 GB microSD, maximum 32 GB | battery = 1400 mAh internal rechargeable removable lithium-ion polymer battery Talk time: 9.58 hours Standby time: up to 315 hours<ref name="droid2ts"/> | display = 480×854 px (0.41 MP) TFT LCD, {{convert|3.7|in|mm|abbr=on}}, 16:9 aspect ratio, WVGA | rear_camera = 5.0 MP, autofocus, dual LED flash, digital zoom, geotagging | connectivity = Bluetooth 2.1, HTML web browser, synchronization, Wi-Fi, WLAN, 3G Mobile Hotspot | other = Virtual QWERTY keyboard, Swype, physical keyboard (QWERTY keyboard) | hac = Yes }} The '''Motorola Droid 2''' (GSM/UMTS version: '''Motorola Milestone 2'''; GSM/UMTS/CDMA version: '''Motorola Droid 2 Global''') is the fifth smartphone in Verizon's Droid line. In the U.S., it is available exclusively on Verizon Wireless,<ref name="giz">[https://gizmodo.com/5609069/motorola-droid-2-officially-announced-pre+sale-starts-august-11-on-verizon Motorola Droid 2 Officially Announced, Pre-Sale Starts Tomorrow on Verizon] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121009234943/http://gizmodo.com/5609069/motorola-droid-2-officially-announced-pre%20sale-starts-august-11-on-verizon |date=October 9, 2012 }} - Gizmodo, 10 Aug 2010</ref> and was released August 12, 2010 (pre-order sales of the device began August 11).<ref name="Gizmodo5591941">{{Cite web|url=https://gizmodo.com/5591941/droid-2-launching-august-12-with-r2+d2-edition|title=Droid 2 Launching August 12 with R2-D2 Edition?|date=July 20, 2010|access-date=September 9, 2017|archive-date=June 22, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622230704/http://gizmodo.com/5591941/droid-2-launching-august-12-with-r2+d2-edition|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="Apex25105">{{cite web |url=http://apexnewsnetwork.com/25105/motorola-droid-2-release-date-%E2%80%93-two-dates-may-be-involved/ |title=Motorola Droid 2 Release Date – Two dates may be involved |publisher=Apexnewsnetwork.com |date=2010-07-23 |access-date=April 22, 2011 |archive-date=May 25, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110525025746/http://apexnewsnetwork.com/25105/motorola-droid-2-release-date-%E2%80%93-two-dates-may-be-involved/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="CNM124106">{{cite web |url=http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/124160/motorola-droid-2-release-date-august-availability-anticipated/ |title=Motorola Droid 2 Release Date Availability August 2010 |publisher=CNM News Network |date=2010-07-24 |access-date=April 22, 2011 |archive-date=July 8, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708171726/http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/124160/motorola-droid-2-release-date-august-availability-anticipated/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="pr20100719">{{cite web |author=ninagosaimas says |url=http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/07/19/motorola-droid-2-release-date-and-first-verizon-pictures/ |title=Motorola Droid 2: Release Date and First Verizon Pictures : Product Reviews Net |publisher=Product-reviews.net |date=2010-07-19 |access-date=April 22, 2011 |archive-date=July 25, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725154508/http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/07/19/motorola-droid-2-release-date-and-first-verizon-pictures/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2010/08/11/verizon-droid-2-sales-begin/ |title=Verizon Motorola Droid 2 sales begin |publisher=Engadget.com |date=2010-08-11 |access-date=April 22, 2011}}</ref> It runs the Android operating system by Google, and can run Flash Player 10.1.<ref name="giz"/> It comes with 8 GB of internal memory and is shipped with an additional 8 GB SDHC card, upgradable to 32 GB. It has a 3.7 in display and a 5-megapixel camera.<ref name="giz"/> Unlike the Droid X, the Motorola Droid 2 features a redesigned slide-out QWERTY keyboard, but still features the Swype keyboard found on the Droid X.<ref name="giz"/> A limited-edition version featuring the ''Star Wars'' droid character R2-D2 with exclusive apps and content was announced by Verizon for September 30, 2010, to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary for ''The Empire Strikes Back''.<ref name="giz"/><ref name="Verizon 2010-09-27">{{cite web |url=http://www.droid-life.com/2010/09/27/r2-d2-droid-2-priced-at-249/ |author= |title=Press Release |date=September 27, 2010 |location=Basking Ridge, NJ/Libertyville, IL, US |publisher=Verizon Wireless |access-date=June 4, 2014}}</ref>

==Pricing== In the US it was sold by Verizon for $149.99 on contract or $559.99 with no contract.<ref name="vw">{{cite web |url=http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&&selectedPhoneId=5429 |title=Set Your Location |publisher=Verizonwireless.com |access-date=April 22, 2011 }}{{Dead link|date=April 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Secondary seller pricing as of December 2010 is $0.00 with contract<ref name="allcellbrands">{{cite web |url=http://www.allcellbrands.com/contract-phone/detail/5711-Motorola-DROID-2-verizon.htm |title=Droid 2 pricing consistently stays at $0.00 with new contract |publisher=Allcellbrands.com |access-date=April 22, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707112752/http://www.allcellbrands.com/contract-phone/detail/5711-Motorola-DROID-2-verizon.htm |archive-date=July 7, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Reception== Reviewers felt that the good aspects of the prior Droid, like the sturdy build and functional styling, were maintained in the Droid 2, but with many refinements. Some reviewers thought that the styling was less abrupt, but some criticised the device for not departing enough from the prior design. The consensus on the screen was that, while it was not as big as some phones, or as high resolution as the iPhone 4, it was good quality and not too small. The new keyboard was praised by some reviewers for being less awkward than on the prior Droid, but others found little improvement. The keyboard overall had mixed reviews but was generally the same but without a d-pad. The camera, like other parts of the device, was criticised by some for being little better than the prior device, but most were happy with picture quality. Most reviewers found the device to be good and solid all around, but saw it as a small evolution of an already successful model rather than a revolutionary new device.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/droid-2-review/ |title=Droid 2 Review |author=Chris Ziegler |work=Engadget.com |date=August 13, 2010 |publisher=AOL |location=New York |access-date=June 4, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/Motorola-DROID-2-Review-review-r_2502-p_1.html |title=Motorola DROID 2 Review |work=PhoneArena.com |date=October 7, 2011 }}{{Dead link|date=October 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://reviews.cnet.com/motorola-droid-2-review?tag=rvwBody |title=Motorola Droid 2 |author=Bonnie Cha |work=CNET.com |publisher=CBS Interactive |location=San Francisco, CA }}{{Dead link|date=November 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref>

==Patent suit== In October 2010, Microsoft filed a lawsuit against Motorola with the International Trade Commission in a district court in Washington, D.C., claiming the manufacturer had "infringed on nine patents in its Android-based devices."<ref name="Pepitone">{{cite news |url=https://money.cnn.com/2010/10/01/technology/microsoft_motorola/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101004012938/http://money.cnn.com/2010/10/01/technology/microsoft_motorola |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 4, 2010 |title=Microsoft files patent suit against Motorola over Android |last=Pepitone |first=Julianne |date=1 October 2010 |work=CNN.com |publisher=Turner Broadcasting |access-date=October 1, 2010}}</ref> The court papers specifically mention the Droid 2 and Motorola Charm smartphones but Microsoft claimed that it was not limited to these phones.

==Revised model (new keyboard)== The original Droid phone received criticism for its keys being too flat and for not having an offset placement. The Droid 2 was designed with a replacement closer to that of standard keyboard as seen with computer's keyboard with significantly raised ("domed") keys.

A revision of the Droid 2 features keys that are much closer to the flatness of the Droid 1, but it does maintain the offset placement. Both phones are labeled as Model: A955, HW B on the inside of the battery compartment. Other changes may have been made as well.

== See also == * HTC Droid Incredible released on April 29, 2010. * Motorola Droid released November 6, 2009. * Motorola Droid Pro optimized for business users, released November 18, 2010. * Motorola Droid X Android 2.3 version hardware released in Mexico. * Motorola Droid X2 released May 19, 2011. * Motorola Droid 3 released July 7, 2011, shipping with Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread). * Galaxy Nexus * List of Android devices

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== External links == * {{Official website}}

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