This has to wrap up the lunacy that has seen Windows Mobile 6.1
updates for just about
everything that
needed one in recent times. We've seen 6.1
hacked for Sammy's BlackJack, but it's sorta sweet of them to get it out to us all official-like. The release notes on Samsung's site mention threaded SMS, Domain enrollment, and even a BMW iDrive patch as tout-worthy features, in this, the newest and best from Microsoft. As a word of caution, following the instructions to the letter is always a good plan during ROM updates, as failure to do so can lead to a very dead handset. Thanks Samsung, we appreciate the
speedy software updates. Read link has the goods.
Update: As a couple readers noticed, the links are dead for the updates -- though the pages are still up. Hopefully, they'll get those links sorted quick.
Update 2: They're up! Enjoy!
Read - Windows XP update page for Samsung BlackJack II
Read - Vista update page for Samsung BlackJack II
[Via
Boy Genius Report]
posted Aug 28th 2008 at 6:49PM
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Louis @ Aug 28th 2008 6:55PM
Uhh... that's a BlackJack, not a BlackJack II, as indicated in the headline.
Louis @ Aug 28th 2008 8:29PM
Well, looks like they fixed it. Glad I could contribute.
Bryan @ Aug 28th 2008 7:28PM
Check that link again. They just removed the links as they didn't lead anywhere. Oh that one hurt, as I have been waiting for that post for 2 months straight!!!! But it must be coming soon?? Thanks for the tease 8( j/k you guys are still the best!
hokie36 @ Aug 28th 2008 7:38PM
You guys should read the links you send to...the update is NOT available. The link to the file download was never there and the pages were pulled. This is just like the Tilt update...
Will @ Aug 28th 2008 8:36PM
how is it just like the tilt update? i got it 2 days ago...the blackjack 2 update was supposed to have come yesterday, but there was a last second issue...should be out anytime now though.
Craig B. @ Aug 28th 2008 7:50PM
...and, it's not the last one - imate users (8502, 9502) have been waiting an eternity for their 6.1 update. While one owner had mentioned that imte support told him the update would be available mid-August, recent discussions from the oft unreachable support reveal that it's probably a longer way off - support now claims it is in the works, but will not comment on any specific date of availability.
grull27 @ Aug 28th 2008 8:08PM
lol, they changed the pic to a Blackjack 2.
WiiTodd @ Aug 28th 2008 8:29PM
BOOOOOO. There was never a link... this is just mean.
pek7683 @ Aug 28th 2008 10:55PM
This is just cruel! I just got a BlackJackII and was touting the new features to some iphone users and it would have made my week to show these off. Seriously why does it take the cell companies soooooooo long to release these updates? What is the use of the Windows Update feature on the phone if it does no good?
Christian Walters @ Aug 28th 2008 10:57PM
ALL of you alls problems could be solved by using cooked ROMs! We have had WinMo 6.1 for MONTHS on MANY MANY devices people! Cooked ROMs are faster, dont have any stupid carrier branding, and are just better all around!
iJITSU @ Aug 28th 2008 11:09PM
Just like that? Ok, show me a link to a "cooked" WM6.1 for the Blackjack II.
jim @ Aug 29th 2008 7:51AM
There is no cooked ROMs for the Blackjack II. The problem is that they don't have a working boot loader or upgrade utility for the device. They very well can make a cooked ROM, but you cant get it on the device.
WiiTodd @ Aug 29th 2008 7:57AM
iJITSU, don't risk your phone now. The official ROM should be out very soon.
Mark @ Aug 29th 2008 11:08AM
How much trouble would I be in if I attempted to us this BJ II specific "official" WM 6.1 upgrade on my BJ?
SHoTTa35 @ Aug 29th 2008 4:43PM
The bootloader wouldn't let you in the first place. That's the reason why we can't use Blackjack 1 to upgrade our Blackjack IIs. They are made for specific devices and therefore you can't use the BJ 2 official download for your BJ1. You'll just have to stay with cooked ROMs from now on.
ryguy @ Aug 29th 2008 1:54PM
Only as much trouble as a bricked phone would cause you.
Bryan @ Aug 30th 2008 12:07PM
Now the instructions are down! C'mon Sammy, give us what we need!
Farooq @ Aug 31st 2008 11:01AM
Blackjack users are lucky will all the support they are offered. My i620 didn't even recieve an update for the calender problem. Not even going to bother hoping for a 6.1 update. If anyone knows of any i620 user groups or forums I would appreciate a link.
cheers
Casey Blackburn @ Sep 2nd 2008 5:43PM
Download links now work correctly guys. Enjoy.
Bryan @ Sep 2nd 2008 6:24PM
Just updated and all is working well! Thanks guys!
Ph4r @ Sep 3rd 2008 5:49AM
How do I do a backup first? Also, is there a ROM to go back down if needed?
Bryan @ Sep 3rd 2008 2:04PM
I am not aware of a ROM to go backwards. This is the first update for the BJ II so there isn't a mobile 6.0 rom out there.
To back up create an activesync connection and "copy / backup" pictures, songs, and files to your computer to be copied back after the update. Or if you are like me always store everything on an internal flash drive, then there isn't a need to back up.