Hi guys, I'm thinking of upgrading to the Mango Beta 2 on my HTC 7 Pro, I know that when the official Mango update is released I will have to downgrade to NoDo in order to upgrade to the official Mango release, my question is that if I upgrade to Beta 2 now and then use it for lets say 2 months and then downgrade back to NoDo will I lose all my save game data from the games I play while running Beta 2? Thanks
sheppy1 said:
Hi guys, I'm thinking of upgrading to the Mango Beta 2 on my HTC 7 Pro, I know that when the official Mango update is released I will have to downgrade to NoDo in order to upgrade to the official Mango release, my question is that if I upgrade to Beta 2 now and then use it for lets say 2 months and then downgrade back to NoDo will I lose all my save game data from the games I play while running Beta 2? Thanks
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Yep, you will lose any changes that you make on beta 2. You wont lose your achevements on games (those are stored on xbox live) but, your save games, yes, you will lose them.
Think of it like restoring your computer back to 2 months ago, any changes done after the backup was made is gone
I've been bitten with this one already
Ahhhh okay thanks for this, I was just about to do the update too but I'm not losing all of my saved data so I'll just hold off until the official release
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So I'm wondering about this phone a friend offered to sell to me. It's a Samsung Taylor developer phone, so I have no idea which forum this goes into.
Will I be able to get software updates to the phone at all? Because right now the phone comes with the prototype ROM, so it can't record 720P. The camera is crap, some things like Facebook and Twitter don't work all the way. The marketplace isn't there. Its not stolen property because he is an independent developer and he says the phone served its purpose and he moved on to actual Win7 phones.
Any opinions? I asked my friend and he says he never tried looking for updated ROMs and he stopped using them after he got a focus.
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So I'm wondering about this phone a friend offered to sell to me. It's a Samsung Taylor developer phone, so I have no idea which forum this goes into.
Will I be able to get software updates to the phone at all? Because right now the phone comes with the prototype ROM, so it can't record 720P. The camera is crap, some things like Facebook and Twitter don't work all the way. The marketplace isn't there. Its not stolen property because he is an independent developer and he says the phone served its purpose and he moved on to actual Win7 phones.
Any opinions? I asked my friend and he says he never tried looking for updated ROMs and he stopped using them after he got a focus.
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connect it to zune and look for updates , there are beta updates for that phone (actually with a higher build number and copy/past) so I would say yes there are updates for .
I have a German Vodafone Optimus 7 that was used a couple of months by a software developer. I don't think it's running the latest (stable) build of WP7 however. When I check for updates with Zune it says that I'm up to date and the current version is: 7.0 (6536). Is this the latest version that every WP7 device is running? And if not, how come that my device doesn't get any updates?
Btw, Marketplace etc. just work fine on the device.
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I have a German Vodafone Optimus 7 that was used a couple of months by a software developer. I don't think it's running the latest (stable) build of WP7 however. When I check for updates with Zune it says that I'm up to date and the current version is: 7.0 (6536). Is this the latest version that every WP7 device is running? And if not, how come that my device doesn't get any updates?
Btw, Marketplace etc. just work fine on the device.
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that is not a developer phone but a pre release , only the Samsung Taylor is a developer phone (and get beta updates )
you have to wait for the official update in 2011.
ceesheim said:
that is not a developer phone but a pre release , only the Samsung Taylor is a developer phone (and get beta updates )
you have to wait for the official update in 2011.
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The LG Panther was a developer phone too I believe. Thanks for your reply, I'll be waiting for the january update just lik everyone else then
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The LG Panther was a developer phone too I believe. Thanks for your reply, I'll be waiting for the january update just lik everyone else then
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thanks , didn't know of the LG Panther .
ps, the latest official build is 7004.
In theory, the Taylor and Panther have updates to build 7003/7004, and they are available on the net (or if you ask the right friendly WP7 dev).
If you plug the device in to Zune, it should search for an update to 7003, though that might not happen.
73XX and above do also exist for the Taylor/Panther, but they're a lot harder to come by, and won't be coming out via Zune any time soon.
In theory, a dev device running 7003 will be able to do anything a release device running the same build (they wouldn't be much use as developer phones if they behaved differently) so I think updating the device should fix the issues you've got, though it'll never do 720p video, and the camera is terrible!
i dont think my friend's is even running the release. the market doesnt work and the live integration is blank. so if i have him get the update, basically i can upgrade it? awesome.
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i dont think my friend's is even running the release. the market doesnt work and the live integration is blank. so if i have him get the update, basically i can upgrade it? awesome.
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That sounds like an older build then, those are both working on the Taylor/Panther I've got.
Let me know if you need help finding an update.
I don´t know why but I have ROM 7006 installed on my Samsung Taylor, so diff packages from 7004 to 7008 won´t work. Asked lots of devs and MSFTies an no one seems to have ROM 7004 for the Taylor.
Any help?
Follow this guide to get Mango running on the Samsung Taylor: http://www.rudigrobler.net/blog/2011/9/28/installing-mango-on-your-samsung-taylor.html
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Follow this guide to get Mango running on the Samsung Taylor: http://www.rudigrobler.net/blog/2011/9/28/installing-mango-on-your-samsung-taylor.html
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Update is possible from rev. 7004 only, not from 7003 or 7006 (never heard about that revision).
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Update is possible from rev. 7004 only, not from 7003 or 7006 (never heard about that revision).
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So you personally tried it the above process, and it failed?
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So you personally tried it the above process, and it failed?
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I've tried from 7003 and failed.
I tried it with ROM 7006 and it also failed.
At what point is it failing?
Are you absolutely sure you're using the correct "ChevronWP7.Updater"?
The download link was pulled some time ago, so if you downloaded anything off of Chris's blog, it was the wrong updater.
Edit: I would post a link to the correct one, but all the mirrors were on megaupload...which is now gone
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Are you absolutely sure you're using the correct "ChevronWP7.Updater"?
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Actually, I'm not sure about Rudi Grobler's post. No proof screenshots (even photoshopped!), nothing at all but just words...
Second, search for deleted comments to his article: http://www.rudigrobler.net/display/Search?moduleId=12353177&searchQuery=Samsung+Taylor
The first said (but he left all comments without reply!):
Comment On: Installing Mango on your Samsung Taylor
Journal Entry Comment by r2d2rigo on September 29, 2011
How did you get your Taylor to 7004 in the first place?
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So, it may be fake... I received Sammy Taylor at August, 2010 and installed all updates MS sent to registered developers/partners but never heard about Taylor on 7004.
In my case, it fails when applying the diff packages, since they are all 7004-7008, adn my rom is 7006.
I have try to find info about the links to 7006-7008 packages with no success so far.
I have a Desire HD with 2.2, and im assuming 2.3 will be released for it some time (does anyone know when?) - Thing is I dont know how updates work on Android (first smartphone). I've only had experience with iPod Touch where as it updated via iTunes.
Do I manually have to update with a 2.3 rom or is a program gonna do it for me? Also, when going from 2.2 to 2.3, will it wipe my phone clean, removing all apps.?
Android 2.3 will not be around soon...
and the updates can either be installed via htc.com or if the updates are released as over the air (OTA) update, your phone will notify you when there is an update. You just have to press update when you see the notification on your phone. You can manually check for updates via Menu ---> Settings ---> About phone ----> system software updates.
An update is likely to remove your contacts etc. But that is yet to see. HTC will mention if the update will erase your data or not.
But 2.3 is on Nexus S and many more already, how long are they gonna wait before letting other devices get it? Im not an Apple-fanboy, but I like it how they let all their devices get the latest update, and not just the newest ones.
Unfortuneately its not as simple as that.....google may release the latest update but each phone is different and cannot use the single one update that has been released....for example if you have a desire hd then you will have to wait for htc to modify the update to include sense ....or if you have a xperia then you will have to wait for Sony ericcson to modify it to include mediascape and timescape.......where as apple control their own Operating system and devices on which it is released on as such they dont need to implement other third party phone manufactures modifications to their update....hope this helps...
Feel free to correct me if im wrong
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Unfortuneately its not as simple as that.....google may release the latest update but each phone is different and cannot use the single one update that has been released....for example if you have a desire hd then you will have to wait for htc to modify the update to include sense ....or if you have a xperia then you will have to wait for Sony ericcson to modify it to include mediascape and timescape.......where as apple control their own Operating system and devices on which it is released on as such they dont need to implement other third party phone manufactures modifications to their update....hope this helps...
Feel free to correct me if im wrong
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I didn't even think of the fact that each manufacturer has their own customized android-system. Suddenly open-source makes more sense . In my head I was waiting for Google to release it, not HTC . Does any HTC devices officially have 2.3 yet? (Not hacked/pirated download) Cause then at least that'd be a sign of it coming - hopefully - soon.
Sounds like you shouldn't mess with the phone, like rooting it and get 2.3 now, I say wait it out til htc release an ota update to 2.4, I'm guessing at least 2 or 3 months from now.
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Sounds like you shouldn't mess with the phone, like rooting it and get 2.3 now, I say wait it out til htc release an ota update to 2.4, I'm guessing at least 2 or 3 months from now.
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Havent had plans for it either. Rooting and customROMs is just too technical for me, and I fancy the stock rom alot (first smart phone... I'd be happy with any ROM )
2.4? Then I guess it would only make sense for HTC to skip 2.3 (well... or at least if 2.4 is coming in April!)
Thanks for the stuff, guys! Gonna wait out for 2.4!!!
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Havent had plans for it either. Rooting and customROMs is just too technical for me, and I fancy the stock rom alot (first smart phone... I'd be happy with any ROM )
2.4? Then I guess it would only make sense for HTC to skip 2.3 (well... or at least if 2.4 is coming in April!)
Thanks for the stuff, guys! Gonna wait out for 2.4!!!
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By the time Gingerbread is out for this Phone, it will be Snowing at your place.
Meant, HTC plans for Gingerbread is not so likely, if so do happen, likely around in 6 month or so. By that time Desire HD2 is out already with Duo Core and 3.2 MP Frontal Camera / 10 MP Rear Camera w/ Dual Flash.
Just read the Bible on Rooting, aint so hard, had a 2nd grader done it on my extra phones. Once Rooted and Custom ROM, you will LOVE all the Extra Speed and Bumps the Factory RUU had all this time.
I updated last week or so ago like everyone esle but i cant seem to copy and pasted. Was this on certain phones.
If not how do you do it
I own a HTC 7 Trophey
Pulling my hair out at the min.
the copy paste update has not been released ... it was just a pre update last week that prepared for future updates
What was that update called
Im just reading this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=993997
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What was that update called
Im just reading this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=993997
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They are loading the leaked HTC Rom. It has not been officially released from Microsoft yet. The previous update did not have a name because it was so minor. We are still waiting for NoDo's official release.
I am on an LG quantum, and 98% of stuff is working great, but I am having a few issues. Completely random reboot, LG apps don't work right or at all (PlayTo tells me to update then close), some UI effects lag or bug out, battery isn't any better than NoDo expect with batterysaver. Is anyone else seeing these issues?
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So, have you gotten the official update? I'm on RTM 7720.68 and I still haven't got the update.
Looks like we have to wait another 2 weeks...
Look here...
http://www.wpcentral.com/mango-update-release-september-15th
I am on 7720.68, but I think there are some firmware issues with my quantum like some little bugs that weren't there with nodo (random reboot, minor UI effect issues) anyone else on mango noticed anything like this?
guess we have to wait another 15 more days..
im using quantum too. no random reboot problem but got little bug on 7720.
13 more days
Good thing i havent flash my rom. Im using HTC Trophy. ...
So do we still get the official update directly from 7720.68 or do we have to revert back to nodo?
I believe you have to revert to Nodo for you carriers update.
its possible tha tu can update from 7720.68. because previously i flashed my radio from 5.65 to 5.66 using custom tools RUU
then u downgraded to nodo, but the radio was still 5.66 .then i installe dmango , zune again changed my radio to 5.65
so there u go...
i`ve just got a mozart from ebay and it had mango on it 7.10.7720.68 with radio 5.54
how would i update this radio if i can , and how do i find out if its unlocked or not.
would this get any updates when the official mango comes out. i`m stuck really i`m used to android os which is easy to change and mess with. but i`m licking the windows os at the mo.
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guess we have to wait another 15 more days..
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One of those HTC reps yesterday let slip a "last week of September" for Mango. So we still have a good month to wait roughly
Latest News :Mango release.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/blog/2011/jul/27/windows-phone-mango-rtm
I really hope ,that`s not true? October? Pfff. Microsoft.
hopefully not.
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Good thing i havent flash my rom. Im using HTC Trophy. ...
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I have a HTC sourrond and update mine to mango ..
OS version:7.10.7720.68
Firmware revision # 2250.21.15204.502
Hardware revision #0003
Radio software version: 5.66.09.09_22.46.50.21H
Radio hardware version:A.26.0.D4
Bootloader version: 1.52.2250.4(120323)
Chip SOC version:2.2.5.0
working perfect..
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Latest News :Mango release.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/blog/2011/jul/27/windows-phone-mango-rtm
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Dude, that article was written in July!
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im using quantum too. no random reboot problem but got little bug on 7720.
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Maybe it is only a problem with my device (random reboot). What type of bug are you getting, and see if PlayTo now called SmartShare works, when I launch it, it tell me to update to the latest version (I am on 7720.68), then closes.
Thanks
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Maybe it is only a problem with my device (random reboot). What type of bug are you getting, and see if PlayTo now called SmartShare works, when I launch it, it tell me to update to the latest version (I am on 7720.68), then closes.
Thanks
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no issues here either on 7720.68. SmartShare does the same thing on mine, but I believe this will be fixed once new firmware comes from LG with official Mango update. No reboots and everthing is very smooth.
Is build 7.10.7720 the final rtm or is it 7.10.7721?
Hi there
I'm planning to flash both my Nexus 7 WiFi & Nexus 5 to Paranoid Android 4.0 Beta 3.
I've always loved PA and it seems nice to have both of my devices running on it.
Though, I wonder about updates. If, in some time, Beta 4 happens to come around, will I be able to update through the OTA update app?
Although I know it's a beta, I'm planning to have a few games and stuff on it and I don't want to lose all my data and stuff when the update is going to happen.
I've read something about that OTA updates are actually "dirty flashes" and it can mess up some things on your device.
What's the best way to update?
Thanks a lot
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Hi there
I'm planning to flash both my Nexus 7 WiFi & Nexus 5 to Paranoid Android 4.0 Beta 3.
I've always loved PA and it seems nice to have both of my devices running on it.
Though, I wonder about updates. If, in some time, Beta 4 happens to come around, will I be able to update through the OTA update app?
Although I know it's a beta, I'm planning to have a few games and stuff on it and I don't want to lose all my data and stuff when the update is going to happen.
I've read something about that OTA updates are actually "dirty flashes" and it can mess up some things on your device.
What's the best way to update?
Thanks a lot
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Yes it is a dirty flash but as on the same rom this does not effect anything and will be fine.
Happy flashing.
foxguard said:
Yes it is a dirty flash but as on the same rom this does not effect anything and will be fine.
Happy flashing.
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Thanks! Just read the same when I asked on Google+!
Cool, looking forward to the fourth beta