I understand this might be a dumb question, but once you install a rom on your phone can you update your phone's software like normal to a newer version(if there are updates to be had) or do you have to install a new rom instead? I currently have Android running on my HD2, but my girlfriend wants a WP7 rom & she was curious if, once she had it installed, she could update it to the newest version naturally as updates came out or if that might ruin the rom. Again I know this question is probably very novice, but I thought it was a good one.
The HTC HD2 has a fully functional WP7 Mango and it won't get updated to Windows 8 (Like ALL the phones including the Lumias)
So there won't be any updates avaliable.
Georges2251 said:
The HTC HD2 has a fully functional WP7 Mango and it won't get updated to Windows 8 (Like ALL the phones including the Lumias)
So there won't be any updates avaliable.
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Thanks for your reply Georges! I guess I was just curious if I ran a rom that was based on an older version of WP7 for any reason(like 7.0), if I could do updates on it from Microsoft or if I needed to just flash an entirely new rom. Also, if I can't update then I suppose I was wondering if you could supply a link to a really good WP7 rom thread that is running the newest version. I checked the Microsoft site and apparently the newest version is 7.10.8773.98 (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en-us/howto/wp7/basics/update-history.aspx). I found this one (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1665651), but it seems to suggest you need to have a Lumia phone. Not sure.
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i had an htc hero now i have the palm webOS and the viewsonic g tab, there are both rooted and have custom roms (android ) so question is what is everything called in windows phone 7 can you root/ jailbreak or install custom roms? and what is mango, whats so good about it?
thanks
jamcar said:
windows phone 7 can you root/ jailbreak or install custom roms?
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You can developer unlock your device which allows you to sideload apps. Either register as a developer or use the Chevron unlocker.
Custom roms are not possible at the moment (though WP7 isn't like Android) but it's on the horizon.
mango, whats so good about it?
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Mango is the name for the next major update to Windows Phone (OS ver 7.1). It is a huge update and is adding a lot of functionality to the platform.
Casey
so do i check on the htc arrive or is it the same for all phones
It's the same. They all run the same OS.
The only thing is the custom ROM thing is not going to be possible (at the moment) on the Arrive.
ok i might to put mango on or i might wait which one do you think i should do is mango easy
jamcar said:
i had an htc hero now i have the palm webOS and the viewsonic g tab, there are both rooted and have custom roms (android ) so question is what is everything called in windows phone 7 can you root/ jailbreak or install custom roms?
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It's call developer unlock not to be confused with carrier unlock
jamcar said:
and what is mango, whats so good about it?
thanks
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Mango is the next major update of Windows Phone. It bring many essential features to Windows Phone and is the biggest update to a mobile platform I've ever seen.
jamcar said:
ok i might to put mango on or i might wait which one do you think i should do is mango easy
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Mango has RTMed and is currently in carriers/OEMs testing and will be officially available via an update using Zune Software.
hi guys
i have just brought the htc pro 7 and am tryin to find out if there are any updates i need or just updates i should install to improve the phone?
i keep seeing something about manga can someone tell me what this is and if i need it on the phone and where to get it from if needed please
thank you for any help.
sut1576 said:
hi guys
i have just brought the htc pro 7 and am tryin to find out if there are any updates i need or just updates i should install to improve the phone?
i keep seeing something about manga can someone tell me what this is and if i need it on the phone and where to get it from if needed please
thank you for any help.
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You will first have to check what is your current OS version. To Check go to Settings>>About>>More Info and there will be a line which gives the OS Current OS version. it should say
7.0.7392.0 which is the Nodo update
or
7.1.7720.68 which is the mango update.
check the link for more details http://www.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en-us/howto/wp7/basics/update-history.aspx
However Mango Update is not been officially released yet.
Mango is the next big update for Windows Phone 7 with up to 500 new features and bug fixes as claimed by Microsoft.
hi
i have just checked my phone and it says OS version 7.0.7390.0
this is lower than the versions you have stated but when i ask the phone to check for updates via zume it says my phone up to date.
am i missing an update or am i tryin to update wrong?
If you're capable of flashing roms by yourself, you can start here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195647
and you can probably flash this: (don't take my word for it though)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255112
If you don't have a clue about flashing, don't worry about it, I'm sure the Zune software will let you know when there's an official update.
I've got the Windows mobile 6.1 ROM version 5.2.20764 from 2008
There is an update available on the european HTC website. This will update the device to 5.05.478.1
This update is from 2009, but it looks like an older version (05 and 2). Is this a newer update or is it better to keep the old version? There is also an update to 5.10.172.2 but this update is from Vodaphone which is not my provider. Is this update newer and safe to download (so I can still call and stuff)?
yeach, all update original rom already in http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/HTC_Raphael_WM6.1_ROMs
Thanks, but does this mean I have the latest ROM? Because I don't know if it's updated since it's bought, because I'm not the first owner.
TooNick said:
Thanks, but does this mean I have the latest ROM? Because I don't know if it's updated since it's bought, because I'm not the first owner.
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if you got the string as told to be latest, its ofc the latest you got
Why don't you flashing with an wm 6.5.x rom from XDA forum?There are more choices for your device.Follow the tutorials and...go for it !
Or may you can try android...Do something !
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Hi, just started new job and found out we got HTC Mazaa for testing. The thing is it got WP7.5 Mango build 7.10.7720, check for updates shows nothing.
The question is what is the best approach for updating this device to latest Windows Phone 7.8? Should I use the Seven-Eighter tool described here?
http://windowsphonehacker.com/articles/want_windows_phone_7.8_now_try_this_easy_tool-01-31-13
Is here anyone with HTC Mazaa who already updated the device to latest OS? Is it stable when there was no newer firmware update since 7.10.7720?
Thanks for answer
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Hi, just started new job and found out we got HTC Mazaa for testing. The thing is it got WP7.5 Mango build 7.10.7720
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Mazaa is a special device. Also Mazaa has 7.8 rom. Available at the same place where you got the Mazaa from (just a tip)
N3croman said:
Hi, just started new job and found out we got HTC Mazaa for testing. The thing is it got WP7.5 Mango build 7.10.7720, check for updates shows nothing.
The question is what is the best approach for updating this device to latest Windows Phone 7.8? Should I use the Seven-Eighter tool described here?
http://windowsphonehacker.com/articles/want_windows_phone_7.8_now_try_this_easy_tool-01-31-13
Is here anyone with HTC Mazaa who already updated the device to latest OS? Is it stable when there was no newer firmware update since 7.10.7720?
Thanks for answer
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I have updated my Mazaa to 7.8 - you only have to follow the same setup that you would to force update any WP device, using the cab sender tool.
I have a honor kiw-l21 phone it has build kiw-l21c432b350 on emui 4.0 android 6.0.1. the thing is i need to update the version of android, since my banking app no longer supports android versions lower than 7. i have searched your site for a version of android that is 7 or grater. is there an official version to meet my requirement. I noticed that there is is a develeper version called lineageOS 17.1 is that my only solution or is there an official one i can use.
Updates get automatically rolled out by OEM/carrier if they consider it necessary.
What you mean is to upgrade your existing Android. This is never done by OEM/carrier.
IMO to upgrade to Android version 7 or higher you have to flash a corresponding Custom ROM like LineageOS.
But I may err, as always ...
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Updates get automatically rolled out by OEM/carrier if they consider it necessary.
What you mean is to upgrade your existing Android. This is never done by OEM/carrier.
IMO to upgrade to Android version 7 or higher you have to flash a corresponding Custom ROM like LineageOS.
But I may err, as always ...
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thank for quick reply
zimmort said:
I have a honor kiw-l21 phone it has build kiw-l21c432b350 on emui 4.0 android 6.0.1. the thing is i need to update the version of android, since my banking app no longer supports android versions lower than 7. i have searched your site for a version of android that is 7 or grater. is there an official version to meet my requirement. I noticed that there is is a develeper version called 17.1 is that my only solution or is there an official one i can use.
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You need to use test point method that needs opening your phone's back cover and that is kinda a pain for noobs. Need some research on your phone.
jjgvv said:
You need to use test point method that needs opening your phone's back cover and that is kinda a pain for noobs. Need some research on your phone.
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Cheers, I was hoping that Honor/huawei might have brought a newer version of EMUI out, I did update it when EMUI 4 came out, that update was from android 5 to 6.