Windows Mobile 6 finally comes to the Treo 750

[Guest Paul (MVP)]

Are you packing a Windows Mobile 5 Treo 750? If so, then you'll be very pleased to hear that Palm have finally released the much anticipated Windows Mobile 6 / HSDPA update for you device!

The update, which can be downloaded over at http://euro.palm.com/uk/750update, is listed by Palm as having the following improvements...

Treo™ 750/750v Updater 2.18

What does this update do?

This update provides:

• Windows Mobile® 6 Professional
  
• Update for Loss of System Sounds enhancement
  

  • Improved Calendar management with enhanced User Interface
    
  • Enhanced E-mail messaging, HTML/Smart Filtering, SharePoint access and more
    
  • Voice command via Bluetooth
    
  • USB cable charging
    

  I'm SO happy to see USB cable charging on there, about time :wub:

  Head on over and get flashing, and report back here how you get on! As always, remember a ROM update will restore your device to factory defaults, so back up your data first! ;)

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[Guest pmk24]

Im going to give it a go this afternoon when i get a chance, but i wondering if the ROM update will remove the sim unlock! ;)

Also anyone know if Palm/voda have kept in MSN live! with this ROM?

Cheers

[Guest Paul (MVP)]

Er, the update won't remove the SIM lock. Windows Live? Not sure...

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[Guest stripeycat]

Er, the update won't remove the SIM lock. Windows Live? Not sure...

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Rather than a sim lock, will the update nullify my unlock? I've been trying to hunt down info on other handsets that've got upgrades, but i can't seem to find whether the imei-unlock that i've applied will be destroyed and the handset returned to Vodafone?

The other thing i was wondering was, will the upgrade preserve my Orange network settings? I would've thought not, but was just wondering about whether it would return them to factory HTC default or Vodafone default. I was guessing Vodafone, but i'm just being nosey =)

[Guest Paul (MVP)]

I doubt it will reverse the IMEI Check unlock... upgrades never have in the past ;)

Your settings will get wiped and returned to default, probably Vodafone!

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[Guest pmk24]

Just applied the update and my 750v is working fine with T-mob ;) But you will have to enter the network settings for mms etc again

But they have not included Live! :wub: wonder if thats palm or voda's choice....

[Guest stripeycat]

Agh... i'm stuck at work with the boss giving my screen the evil eye... all i want to do is update this puppy now. Must get Orange network settings now!! ;)

[Guest pmk24]

well by supprise mms just worked fine with zero setup ;) must be some new feature wm6 has :wub: installed all my normal apps and games fine

[Guest stripeycat]

Sounds good! Looks like i'm going to have to wait till i get home anyhow... the installer guide says you're supposed to have the USB sync cable and the power cable attached during the upgrade, and my power cable's at home. Doh! :S

[Guest RiCoCheT]

got all happy and was about to go update it.. Blehhh, mines is on o2, site says coming soon... ;)

[Guest Monolithix (MVP)]

No luck here, invalid software version!

[Guest Paul (MVP)]

Use my magic method mono ;)

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[Guest stripeycat]

Worked a treat!

[Guest stripeycat]

Sadly, after a weekend of use, it seems the upgrade hasn't sorted my Treo's nasty habit of remaining in Phone Off mode after i try to turn it back on again; a hard restart is still needed to get it up and running.

[Guest schabba]

Hey,

does anybody know when this will be out for Vodafone Germany?

[Guest matt1991]

does any one know if there will be a wm6 upgrade for the Treo 700 on the Sprint network?

[Guest Paul (MVP)]

There is none planned AFAIK.

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[Guest Bakafrog]

finally, they have released the wm6 upgrade for generic treo 750!!!!