Dear XDA,
I hope somebody out there has had the same issues as me (and cured it)!
So a few weeks ago I manually upgraded my Samsung Focus to build 7390 (I did not use Zune to do this).
Now Zune will not update my phone any further (I was rather hoping to update me to build 7392).... I wish to run Mango. I believe that this had something to do with the fact that I did not use Zune to do the update.
All the tutorials I have seen to upgrade to Mango require at least Build 7392 or above (is this correct)?
So I ask if anybody has a clue of how to upgrade my Samsung Focus to Mango.
I thought about flashing it with an earlier ROM then try again, but perhaps there is a better way?
Thanks,
Neil
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Knowing that the ChevronWP7 team has now been working with Microsoft to secure the exploit they were using, and that the NoDo update coming out on Monday will relock the phone and patch said exploit, what will happen next?
Obviously some of the fine people in these forums will take a crack at it, so I suppose my question would be this: Knowing what you guys know about developing and hacking the Windows Phone, how long would it take between the release of the update and until it i cracked again?
Will it be similar to the timespan between iOS release and jailbreaks, or of Android releases and rooting? What steps do you developers and hackers anticipate you will have to take in order to developer unlock our first major OS update?
I'm just really curious, and having just gotten a Samsung Focus on Monday, I wanted to make sure whether or not it was worth updating as soon as the update was relased. What do you think?
Well, on LG phones, you have a registry editor which allows you to unlock the phone (for sideloading) without the Chevron exploit (and no need for a certificate). I wonder if the update will kill even the registry keys (or change them to something more obscure).
Assume those do not change, then a new exploit would need to access the registry of a locked phone somehow, and I am sure people here will come up with a new certificate.
Other WP7
What about other phones? HTC HD7 or Samsung Focus? The Focus makes up a very large part of WP7 users.
it will come the phone is only 5 months old there has to be some bright spark out there that can unlock the phone after the updates or microsoft will allow HomeBrew applications to be loaded?
I just flashed from 7004 to PreNoDo 7008 on my HD7 and my unlocked apps are still working... I'm hoping that happens when I get my NoDo update... though unlikely. Then I could just use the sideloaded registry editor to re-unlock it. Here's to hoping!
I have installed NoDo on my US AT&T Samsung Focus and it is still Chevron unlocked.
My Omnia 7 has Nodo and homebrew software is still working.
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I have installed NoDo on my US AT&T Samsung Focus and it is still Chevron unlocked.
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I installed NoDo on my Focus and now its locked. How did you unlock it in the first place? I installed the certificate, ran Chevron tool, and checked both boxes. Now after NoDo install locked again.
Hi Guys,
Just a quick thread in regards to my Omnia 7 which I pushed to NODO using chevron updater.
From my current position, am I able to unlock my phone, or downgrade my phone?
There are a few things I wanted to tweak using registry but backtracking and reading threads seem to need me to be unlocked/jailbroken or sitting on a pre-nodo build.
If possible, could someone point me in the right direction or describe possible steps.
I came from an android modding history for hero and galaxy S and took the easier path of updating to nodo for my omnia 7 (awesomeness goes to Chris) but am itching to muck around with this phone now
Thanks in advance
Jase
Your only option right now is to reflash your Omnia to XXJK1 ROM for example, then unlock with Chevron. Use samsung tool to disable Zune relocking. Update to 7008>update to Nodo. Goodluck.
Well, or you can actually get a developer account and use the official tools to unlock your phone for sideloaded apps. Crazy talk, I know, but it doesn't require wiping the phone. Up to you to decide if it's worth the cost ($99 unless you're a student, in which case it's free).
Thank very much guys! I shal take a look into this
Cheers
Why am I not getting the Samsung Update when I open Zune?
same problem
I also have at&t focus rev1.3 running RTM mango, have looked for hours for a solution but to no avail, tried forcing update. Maybe someone has a direct download to the update... Not likely. But no update shows up in Zune and I want to update so I can use internet sharing.
is the only solution to roll back?
I sure hope not, I have so much installed I would be angry having to roll back when so many others have no probs updating from rtm
Sent from my Samsung Focus using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
There's a rumor floating around that the Mango update has been released on the HD7S.....apparently though its not true.
How can I just get Mango now?
I've heard those running 7712 can upgrade to official Mango now.
Is there anyway to do this now?
My phone is developer unlocked. I've got a student app hub account, but I don't think I can get the betas?
Thanks in advance (from me and all those who are desperate for Mango)
Which version of OS are you running?
There is a method to force the update on your phone, not sure it would work with you or you have tried it, but here goes anyway. (I used on my HD7 two weeks ago)
Plug your phone and sync it with Zune.
From Settings -> Phone -> Update.
It will check if there is an official update for you, if it shows an update then cheers!
If not:
1- Click Linking button above Update.
2- Click Update button again, and quickly disable your Network adapter (Or unplug the wire)
If it shows an update for you then Hurray! But in case it doesn't show try to repeat the previous steps, but with changing the timing of disabling your Internet connection.
Sometimes it happened from first try, one it took me ~15 times :|
After it shows an update is there for you, re-enable your Internet connection and click update.
Hope this helps in your case, don't know anyone with HD7S to ask him if he tried this method.
I know about the force-update method. Thanks for trying to help.
The issue is, the update for the HD7S isn't delivering, and the force-update only works when the update is already on the servers.
From what I know, only those with 7712 (Mango Beta 2) or RTM can update to the official Mango (7720). But I'm not sure how I would get a hold of Beta 2 or RTM.
Oh and I'm running 7390
There is a guide somewhere in the forums to get Mango Beta 2, there is also another method which forces Mango ISV.
Hmm if you can sideload apps try: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1287505
Try looking these threads.
But honestly I think you should wait a bit longer if you don't want to mess around with your phone, I believe the update for HD7S should be somewhere around the corner.
Thanks! I'm going to check it out tonight and see if that works. Maybe the official is out.
How do you like w7 so far?
Don't other with the update procedure above. Just read this easy way to get the update: http://windowsphonehacker.com/articles/how_to_get_mango_beta_2_for_nondevelopers-07-31-11
This takes you to Mango beta 2 which can be update via Zune Software to Mango RTM.
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Thanks! I'm going to check it out tonight and see if that works. Maybe the official is out.
How do you like w7 so far?
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I really like WP7, for me I really like the usability of the phone and the experience of using it.
My only issue with it is that it doesn't support Arabic (but got used to that since the day of WM6.0)
My friends here call me a Microsoft fanboy because I like my WP7
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Don't other with the update procedure above. Just read this easy way to get the update: http://windowsphonehacker.com/articles/how_to_get_mango_beta_2_for_nondevelopers-07-31-11
This takes you to Mango beta 2 which can be update via Zune Software to Mango RTM.
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Yes this was the first procedure I talked about, didn't remember the topic name though
True, I remember when the iPhone didn't support arabic...it was a huge deal.
I'm guessing you're arab? I can read and write arabic, but I'm no arab. Maybe you can tell from my username here.
Anyways, I guess that trick used to work, but I don't think it works with the new Zune software. No one commenting recently has gotten it to work...
I guess I'll wait it out....but that new iPhone/iOS 5 looks too good
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True, I remember when the iPhone didn't support arabic...it was a huge deal.
I'm guessing you're arab? I can read and write arabic, but I'm no arab. Maybe you can tell from my username here.
Anyways, I guess that trick used to work, but I don't think it works with the new Zune software. No one commenting recently has gotten it to work...
I guess I'll wait it out....but that new iPhone/iOS 5 looks too good
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You guessed right, I am Arabian.
Khaliq, this is Arabic meaning creator?
I am happy currently with my phone, and iOS5+iPhone 4S doesn't seem that much big of a thing. I think I will wait for iPhone 5 to see how good it is
Sorry can't be of help, hopefully the update will appear soon.
I used this method and updated my O2 HD7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18248601#post18248601
and downloaded my shipped ROM from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/HTC_HD7/Shipped_Roms
Microsoft has now released Mango for the HTC HD7S: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en-us/features/update-schedule-usa.aspx
Force update worked flawless for me. I did update using my laptop and all you have to do is flip the wireless switch when you click on the "Update" link in Zune.
Hi there,
Today I received a shiny new HTC Titan and i'm already at my wits end with this thing.
Basically I am stuck on 7720.
I have the latest Zune installed, it connects to the phone fine.
I try to update and it finds nothing.
It's an unlocked / sim free EU handset.
As a test I disabled my internet connection and then run the update again in Zune, it appears to be "checking" somehow (which it obviously isnt) and it just says the same again "Your phone is up to date."
It clearly isn't. How old is 7720 now?
I'm a bit lost with cab sender, and not entirely sure I want to go down that route. I want to be able to update in Zune. I am not concerned with custom roms at all on this phone.
I'm generally an Android fan and have no issues running custom roms there, this isn't the greatest start to my WP7 venture.
Please help!!!
I'm done with this POS. My WP7 venture lasted less than a day, back to the drawing board.
HTC are beyond useless. They are stating 7720 is the latest version for this handset.
Finally got the newest RUU to flash, that will suffice. Phew! 8017 it is.