MPx200 update from AT&T (truth behind the rumour)

[Guest squall]

There has been a little confusion lately regarding a supposed update of the MPx200 from AT&T.

Some users have posted with confirmation of new rom numbers, however AT&T claim they have no released an update.

I contacted AT&T, I cannot post the transcript, however here is the points they made:

1. AT&T have not released any updates to users - and have no plans to

2. Under there agreement with motorola, Motorola not AT&T are responsible for making/ releasing updates

3. Some users appear to have updated firmware - this is though to be because there devices had an updated rom when they were sent from motorola.

There appears to be a difference between how motorola do business and how HTC do business, in that HTC worked with network providers and microsoft to develop updates - will be interesting to see if motorola stick to this way of working as they increase the number of handsets the sell, and network providers they work with.

[Guest equis]

I read the post at the Modaco portal about the ATT update, but as I went to the ATT store the clerks just had a blank stare when I asked them about it. I even had them call for me , the response back was there is no update.

[Guest squall]

yeah - i posted that in the portal - it turned out some users had updated phones - but it was not a deliberate update by ATT.

Seems moto had updated some of the phones they then sent to ATT

[Guest equis]

Thanks for the info though, I am going to send in my phone to get replaced, my problems on the phone go away and come back in a large string of incidents.

[Guest phonesmarts]

so if i send back my phone for a replacement, there's a chance i might get one with the rom update?

[Guest squall]

a chance - but its by no means certian - looks like only a small percentage of moto mpx200's have been updated

[Guest clacke]

It is true, I just bought my phone and have had it less than 30 days. I called a few stores in my area and talked the clerk into loading the phone and checking. Sure enough she had one. So I went and got it

If I do Settings/About here is what I see now.

Radio ver 1.10

24.89 MB total memory

Operator 1.1.20.81 (this repeats in Manufacture and Language)

My old version was something like 1.0.20.xx

[Guest edrlloyd]

What is the benefit of the later firmware?

I have firmware upgrade software.. Anyone know how to find the img update files?

[Guest kmsint]

What is the benefit of the later firmware?  

I have firmware upgrade software..  Anyone know how to find the img update files?

I'm still on version 1.0.20.0

Where can I get the firmware upgrade software from?

[Guest phonesmarts]

beats me. most of us still have radio 1.00 and Manu. vers. 1.0.20.0

[Guest awarner [MVP]]

I'm still on version 1.0.20.0

Where can I get the firmware upgrade software from?

There are no updates available to the public for the mpx200

[Guest phonesmarts]

so what is the difference between the operating versions?

[Guest TechnoMage]

I also have 1.1.20.81. My wife accidently washed my MPx200 and I had to send it back to Motorola. I didn't realized the ROM had been updated until I just checked.

[Guest HMILLER2]

I understand all that's been said but I do have a question. Even though ATT and Motorola say they do not have it or even know anything. Why is one of the wholesale suppiers now selling a MPX200 with Windows Mobile 2003 installed. They are in stock and last time I asked it was confirmed that the phone does have 2003 installed.You have to be a wholesaler to buy from this company but they are large in the USA with several warehouses in many states.

Look at the desc. from the listing -

TD Part# 624875 AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES - Motorola Mpx200 Quantity:

AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES - Motorola MPx200 - RAM: 32 MB - ROM: 32 MB - cellular mdm - Windows Mobile 2003 TFT - GSM 900/1800/1900 - AT&T - black

Product Note: Requires Authorization From Vendor

Location: Systems Handhelds

Your Price:

$368.57

TD Part # Manufacturer # UPC # MSRP Status

624875 797553008460 797553008460 N/A New

Tech Data Description: MOTOROLA MPX200 GSM SMARTPHONE BLACK

Marketing Description: The Motorola MPx200 combines the power of the desktop with Windows Mobile and the "always at hand" convenience and quality of the Motorola mobile phone to make life simpler, smarter and more synchronized for the mobile professional.

Main Specifications

Product Description Motorola MPx200

Dimensions (WxDxH) 1.9 in x 1.1 in x 3.5 in

Weight 4 oz

Handheld Type Smartphone

Color Black

Service Provider AT&T Wireless

Band GSM 900/1800/1900

Processor Intel PXA250 200 MHz

ROM 32 MB

RAM 32 MB

Display TFT active matrix 16-bit (64K colors)

Vibrating alert Yes

Audio Output Speaker(s)

Audio Input Microphone

Telecom Wireless cellular modem - integrated

Wireless Connectivity IrDA

Input Device Keypad, Jog Dial

Battery Lithium ion

Operating System Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC

Manufacturer Warranty 1 year warranty

The price is abit high but its for a new unlocked phone. If it's bought with a ATT contact the price goes down.

I still would like to get the rom myself just have to wait until someone lets it out.

HM

[Guest HMILLER2]

One other note this new phone has the 900 gsm working alot of the phones sold in the US did not have the 900 GSM band installed and even after a rom flash the phone would not run the 900 where as this new phone comes with it full version up and running. Even though it is shown as a MPX 200 it is different because of the windows 2003 and the extra band.

HM

[Guest phonesmarts]

it seems that that was the info given before the real specs were out. the mpx does not have an intel pxa proc, nor does it run wm2k3 (i wish it did though :D). of course, maybe a new version of the mpx200 is out that runs what it says.

[Guest abatis]

So phone smarts,

You are saying that all those people that had their MPX200's flashed by Motorola with 2003 at the MDC conference had some different new MPX200.

Sean over at MPX200 bought his MPX200 the first days ATT put them on sale and his was flashed to the 2003 and worked just fine.

[Guest awarner [MVP]]

He's not saying that at all, he's refering to the specs in the previous post with the incorrect OS and processor listed.

Any MPX200 can be flashed to 2003 with the correct software

but this is not a standard OS that is available with the phone

to the general public.