T-Mobile Dash gets Windows Mobile 6 upgrade
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Christopher Price @ May 3rd 2007 3:46AM
The story really needs an edit. Users upgrading from Windows Mobile 5 to 6 are urged to NOT use a Backup application. Restoring a backup from an older firmware can cause major problems.
HTC suggests users only restore ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center data, and manually restore files that were on the device not covered by the sync process.
- Christopher Price
http://www.phonenews.com
middleaged curmudgeon @ May 3rd 2007 7:11AM
Having snagged an early copy of the upgrade, I give it two thumbs up.
TMO's rendition of WM6 seems to be much more stable than WM5 (IMO worth the extra 5MB or so of memory usage overhead the new firmware uses), the UI seems snappier, and it's nice to have Office Mobile installed now.
The best part of the refreshed UI is the optional music plugin for the home screen. It works pretty well and is a nice alternative to having to use the full Windows Media Player app.
As for the warnings to back up things, I'd still heed them. I simply backed up my personal data to the micro SD card on my Dash, ran the upgrade application (it was a breeze), rebooted twice, and in less than 15 minutes from starting, I was finished upgrading.
All in all, well worth downloading and installing...
aktopshooter @ May 3rd 2007 10:09AM
I just can't wait for the WM6 for my damn Treo750 it seems it was one of the only ones that wasnt leaked!!!
CdtDelta @ May 3rd 2007 11:33AM
So if I'm reading the press release right, you can now EDIT Office files on the Dash with WM6? Not just view them?
br1ce @ May 4th 2007 10:44AM
ummm... FYI: there is only an MDA WM5 upgrade listed on the linked page. Any ideas?
thaoiee @ May 8th 2007 9:57PM
I'm new to all this. Should I fear losing all my pictures and text messages if I upgrade to WM6?
Allan Adler @ May 18th 2007 3:55PM
I upgraded to WM6 on the dash but seem to be missing some key functionality in Outlook mobile. Specifically, I cannot:
- Flag emails
- View emails in HMTL
- Search my exchange server
Does anyone think that my WM6 upgrade may have been corrupted?
Suggestions?
Clark @ May 22nd 2007 7:12PM
My favorite feature on the T-mobile Dash was the Voice tags, the new upgrade gives you "Voice Command" It does not allow you to make your own tags for the programs. Anyone know any 3rd party apps that will re-gain this feature?
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