New update for Nokia today!! -> Grab it please! - Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking

According to sources from The Netherlands, the Nokia's will get an update today:
http://wmpoweruser.com/nokia-lumia-800-getting-an-update-tomorrow/
I'd really like to get my hands on that update package. So I'd appreciate it if you can grab the update and post it here. It's not difficult. Here are instructions:
1. When your device or zune reports an update: WAIT! DON'T UPDATE YET! First a little preparation!
2. Download Wireshark, install it and run it.
3. In the options make sure you have Promiscuous Mode enabled (Edit -> Preferences -> Capture)
4. Click on the network interface that has your connection to the internet. That will start a trace.
5. In the "Filter" in the toolbar enter this: http.request
6. Click on "Apply"
7. Now start the update of the phone with Zune.
8. When it's done, you can click "Stop capture" in the toolbar.
9. Then File -> Save as to save the capture as a file.
10. Post the captured file here or if it's too big, mail it to me (ask for my mail-address in PM plz).
Thanks a lot!
Heathcliff74

Anything that could help the hacker community! I'll try that if there's an update and send you the file.
p.s am still on 7720 as I didn't want to risk any chance of a 7720 interop-unlock

According to folks on Twitter, some users already have the 7.10.7740.16 update installed. Unfortunately there is no Update for me avalable. I will try to capture the update, when I get prompted for.

rudelm said:
According to folks on Twitter, some users already have the 7.10.7740.16 update installed. Unfortunately there is no Update for me avalable. I will try to capture the update, when I get prompted for.
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I'm not referring to the 7.10.7740.16 update. That's just the normal Microsoft update. I'm referring to an update from Nokia! But it could be that the update will only be available if you have 7.10.7740.16 installed. I'm not sure.

Ah I see. You mean the Update provided by Nokia only for Nokia devices which updates the nokia specific firmware for the battery update and tethering? I deduced from the last integrated HTC update, that the Nokia Update will also be part of the MS OS Update to version .16.
Well, I hope that the WP7 Connector for Mac will also show me a dedicated Nokia Update. I will try to capture it then.

rudelm said:
Ah I see. You mean the Update provided by Nokia only for Nokia devices which updates the nokia specific firmware for the battery update and tethering? I deduced from the last integrated HTC update, that the Nokia Update will also be part of the MS OS Update to version .16.
Well, I hope that the WP7 Connector for Mac will also show me a dedicated Nokia Update. I will try to capture it then.
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It almost certainly will. Good luck capturing!

No update as of 14:30 GMT. Any ideas when it will be available?

ombadboy said:
No update as of 14:30 GMT. Any ideas when it will be available?
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From the whispers in the corridors it will be around 19:00 CET = 18:00 GMT.

Great I'll have my eye on it. I've already been asked to update to 7740 but I'll hold back see if there's anything newer.
Or would you prefer to update to 7740 before the 'Nokia update'?

ombadboy said:
Great I'll have my eye on it. I've already been asked to update to 7740 but I'll hold back see if there's anything newer.
Or would you prefer to update to 7740 before the 'Nokia update'?
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I don't care about the 7740 update. Also I don't think it makes any difference for Interop Unlock. But I can't be 100% sure about that.
But it is very well possible that you only get the Nokia update offered when you have the 7740 update installed. It won't offer you a choice of two updates. And the 7740 update was first, so I guess you should install it. Again, not 100% sure about these things.
Ciao,
Heathcliff74

Installing & Capturing now.
You'll get my capture when I'm done...

no update yet
refreshing like crazy on my zune app.
ahh well...gotta be patient

Hmz, all captured packages are 43MB, RAR is 40MB. (All captured lines, not filtered)
So that's not gonna work.
I'll upload the file to my server and DM you the link.
Edit; nevermind, attached the small, filtered file...
Have fun with it...

No update here either. Did you get the changelog by any chance too?

Nope, didn't see one neither...

Heathcliff74 said:
From the whispers in the corridors it will be around 19:00 CET = 18:00 GMT.
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Rowdy.nl Today said:
Installing & Capturing now.
You'll get my capture when I'm done...
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Heheh.. I was spot on

Indeed you were.. Now for the interop unlock! ;p
I wonder if the Nokia Connection thingy is also up now with the new firmware..

Rowdy.nl said:
Hmz, all captured packages are 43MB, RAR is 40MB. (All captured lines, not filtered)
So that's not gonna work.
I'll upload the file to my server and DM you the link.
Edit; nevermind, attached the small, filtered file...
Have fun with it...
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I guess this is it, but i'm not sure: http://download.windowsupdate.com/m..._0ec4d3e75d9b05868469fd0b70c73fc1cce02255.cab
Edit: quite a large update!

Heathcliff74 said:
Heheh.. I was spot on
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Yes you where...
18.56: no update, 19.00: update...
ombadboy said:
No update here either. Did you get the changelog by any chance too?
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Found something, the update should be rolled out globally, starting today.
http://conversations.nokia.com/2011/12/07/software-update-for-nokia-lumia-800/?cid=ms_converse-fw-scl-bdy-lumiaswwk49_0x0-na-facebook-g0-en-1todtmt0602ac said:
The update brings a number of performance and usability enhancements including:
- Charging improvements
- Voicemail notification improvement
- Replying to mail improved for Microsoft Exchange 2003 users
- Improved display switching in bright light
- Improved audio quality
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Downloadable here:
Code:
http://download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/software/dflt/2011/11/pr101_oemupdate.cab.pks_0ec4d3e75d9b05868469fd0b70c73fc1cce02255.cab
I'll add it to the Offical CAB thread too.
Dissecting it right now.

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Installing Mango on Samsung Taylor

I managed to get my Samsung Taylor updated to Mango, here is the steps I followed: http : / / bit.ly / qPXwso (Not allowed to post a link yet, sorry)
Should also work for the LG developer devices!
Regards,
Rudi
This has already been addressed. It works if your dev device already had 7004 preinstalled. If you have a 7003 device, there is currently no possible way to upgrade.
Error on checking for updates
fb401 said:
This has already been addressed. It works if your dev device already had 7004 preinstalled. If you have a 7003 device, there is currently no possible way to upgrade.
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OK, I have a Taylor which was running build 7004, managed to update to NoDo 7390 but Zune always gives me (and did in the past) an error 80072EE7. Any thoughts? Thanks!
tnyynt said:
OK, I have a Taylor which was running build 7004, managed to update to NoDo 7390 but Zune always gives me (and did in the past) an error 80072EE7. Any thoughts? Thanks!
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Try to disable your firewall or better you make a rule in your firewall for zune.
That should help
zloduch said:
Try to disable your firewall or better you make a rule in your firewall for zune.
That should help
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Works well with my other Windows Phones so we can rule that one out. The Taylor always gave me this error so I'm guessing it's disabled on Microsoft's end. Any thoughts?

Mango Friends and Family Bundle: Pre-Cleanup (Leaked 7720 already has update needed)

So.. as I'm sure everyone has read, there is an update that will "clean up" the beta provisioning and allow users to update with Microsoft's official servers. It's starting to roll out to the internal Microsoft crew that were apart of the Mango Friends and Family promotion (this is confirmed) and they are running 7720.68. They went through a different update process to 7720.68 than we did so there is something extra that those who are in that group have that we don't. With that said, Mango RTM is supposedly going official 9/27 for a lot of carriers. We need to keep a close contact together to see if all xda-upgraded 7720.68 users will be able to receive those updates that everyone else gets without having to do the unthinkable and downgrade to NoDo. Use this thread to post any findings and such.
Thanks,
Snickler
Edit: ALL LEAKED 7720 RTM USERS ALREADY HAVE THE PRE-CLEANUP UPDATE INSTALLED Thanks schluff1 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17922022&postcount=66
How to get from 7392 - 7720 Manually using WP7 Update Cab Sender: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18301931&postcount=73
I agree....Yes I am a Dev but, on 7720.68...and want the final..
DavidinCT said:
I agree....Yes I am a Dev but, on 7720.68...and want the final..
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From what I hear, all the update does is point the phone back to the production Windows Update Server... if there's a way we can find where to change this (that's given that it's a registry stored entry and not a group of flat db files)
snickler said:
From what I hear, all the update does is point the phone back to the production Windows Update Server... if there's a way we can find where to change this (that's given that it's a registry stored entry and not a group of flat db files)
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Yea, I said that on another thread. Just waiting to see if this is the case.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17880816&postcount=20
The only thing I hope is in Zune, it shows my 7720 phone as version 7.1, so maybe it will take "7.5" as a upgrade...
The word is my carrer releases it tomorrow, so I gues I will find out tomorrow, if it's true...
snickler said:
From what I hear, all the update does is point the phone back to the production Windows Update Server... if there's a way we can find where to change this (that's given that it's a registry stored entry and not a group of flat db files)
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Original:
Code:
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceUpdate\Agent\Protocol]
"IdentCabFileSize"=dword:7178
"UpdateRegulationUrl"=string:"https://www.update.microsoft.com/v6/UpdateRegulationService/UpdateRegulation.asmx"
Mango beta provisioning result:
Code:
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceUpdate\Agent\Protocol]
"ClientServerUrl"=string:""
"IdentCabFileSize"=dword:0
"IdentCabUrl"=string:""
"IdentCabFileSize"=dword:0
"ReDirCabFileSize"=dword:0
"ReDirectorId"=dword:0
"ReportingServerUrl"=string:""
"SelfUpdateCabUrl"=string:""
"UpdateRegulationUrl"=string:"https://www.update.microsoft.com/v6/UpdateRegulationService/UpdateRegulation.asmx"
Heathcliff74 said:
Original:
Code:
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceUpdate\Agent\Protocol]
"IdentCabFileSize"=dword:7178
"UpdateRegulationUrl"=string:"https://www.update.microsoft.com/v6/UpdateRegulationService/UpdateRegulation.asmx"
Mango beta provisioning result:
Code:
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceUpdate\Agent\Protocol]
"ClientServerUrl"=string:""
"IdentCabFileSize"=dword:0
"IdentCabUrl"=string:""
"IdentCabFileSize"=dword:0
"ReDirCabFileSize"=dword:0
"ReDirectorId"=dword:0
"ReportingServerUrl"=string:""
"SelfUpdateCabUrl"=string:""
"UpdateRegulationUrl"=string:"https://www.update.microsoft.com/v6/UpdateRegulationService/UpdateRegulation.asmx"
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Oh how you rock HeathCliff74! Do you happen to have a comparison of \Agent\Settings also?
snickler said:
Oh how you rock HeathCliff74! Do you happen to have a comparison of \Agent\Settings also?
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I can only tell you what I have on my device: Samsung Omnia 7 with Mango RTM, no mango-update-provisioning applied:
"GuidOfCategoryToScan"=string:"b2ba61f0-0e23-4fd3-946e-0f5abc1de1b8"
Heathcliff74
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EDIT: I need someone on NoDo to give me all reg entries under
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so you really need somebody that just went through the pre-cleanup process and post their reg entries.
Probably a good idea to contact hardcoreplur before he upgrades to the final.
edit: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceUpdate\Agent \Settings for LG Quantum
on 7392 (my wife's phone): "GuidOfCategoryToScan"=string:"b2ba61f0-0e23-4fd3-946e-0f5abc1de1b8"
on 7720.68 (my phone): "GuidOfCategoryToScan"=string:"b2ba61f0-0e23-4fd3-946e-0f5abc1de1b8"
no difference between the two and others listed here.
Heathcliff74 said:
I can only tell you what I have on my device: Samsung Omnia 7 with Mango RTM, no mango-update-provisioning applied:
"GuidOfCategoryToScan"=string:"b2ba61f0-0e23-4fd3-946e-0f5abc1de1b8"
Heathcliff74
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Have this on my Focus as well.
I have installed Windows 8 on my Notebook, this is why I have a fresh installation of Zune, does this mean I don't need the cleanup update, because Zune points to the default update server anyhow?
Has something been manipulated on the device as well?
I'm on Mango RTM btw.
First: you are on RTM so you are not receiving the cleanup update, most probably you will have to revert back to nodo or flash your phone back to his original firmware before getting official mango.
Second: never ever use a beta OS to perform a phone update, it's a damn firmware flash, it's not toy!
This guy got the cleanup update on RTM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17866961&postcount=1
You are probably right regarding Win8, I'll use m GF's PC.
wait, in the post he didn't specified it was the cleanup update, it is possible it is just a firmware update from LG to update drivers for Mango
He thinks it's a cleanup update though.
Anyhow, it would be enough for most users if OEMs would just update the drivers, because the missing compass driver is my main concern with Mango RTM.
I guess that everybody will receive firmware update, since it's a completely different and independent thing from the OS
This update is not showing for me? I am running Mango myself I am currently on the official Microsoft RTM version 7720. I am not on the official HTC 7720
Do you think I will get the update or have to play with zune or phone registry to do so?
this post states even RTM users should receive it: http://windowsphonehacker.com/artic..._and_family_bundle_precleanup_update-09-26-11
You are on nothing of official. wait and see if Microsoft will support also you, if not, rollback to Nodo and update
the.rider1290 said:
You are on nothing of official. wait and see if Microsoft will support also you, if not, rollback to Nodo and update
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I'm prepared to roll back to NoDo. What I will do is if I see some confirmed updates today, I'll go to NoDo and try to use fiddler or something to capture the binaries.
Well if not surely someone will make another provision to point us right way? As the one that took Us from beta refresh 2 to leaked Microsoft rtm
Sent from Ant's HTC 7 Mozart using XDA Windows Phone 7 App.
Hi All,
This may be relevant (or not), but I've been running the leaked RTM 7720 on my HTC Mozart.
I was having a couple of little niggles, so I thought I'd reset the phone (which I haven't done since I originally got it on 7004).
Just for interest sake I've done all upgrades from original up to the Mango beta 7712 as someone I know has a developer account, before applying the 7720 RTM.
Not long after I rebooted my phone and connected to Zune I got a popup saying there was a HTC firmware upgrade available. I heard this was available but had never been offered this update previously.
Again, not sure if this means anything or if resetting the phone 'resets' the update server location but I thought I'd put it out there.
Thanks

[NEWS]MS Windows Phone OS Mango 7.5 has landed ... by ansar

Hi,
Update on 28/9/2011 3:15
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I received the update to 7.10.7720.68 with my custom ROM HTC_Europe_1.69.401.02 and provisioning with U2M7720 V1.2 xap
Everything is ok, chevron unlocked, user customization and both xap U2M7720 and USBModeSwitch work without any problem!!
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MS Windows Phone OS Mango 7.5 has landed ...
Regards, ansar
ansar.ath.gr said:
Hi,
MS Windows Phone OS Mango 7.5 has landed ...
Regards, ansar
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Can you capture the cabs using Fiddler or some network capturing device if you happen to receive the Mango official update?
snickler said:
Can you capture the cabs using Fiddler or some network capturing device if you happen to receive the Mango official update?
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Hi,
Working on this but can not promise ...
Regards, ansar
ansar.ath.gr said:
Hi,
Working on this but can not promise ...
Regards, ansar
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Thanks! I may roll back to NoDO and see if I get the update. If I do, I will get the cabs and post.
Hi Ansar,
As per Heathcliff74 there are 4 unlock need for mango 7.5 update
1. Developer-unlock/ChevronWP7 unlock:
2. Interop-unlock
3. FullUnlock:
4. Full Root Access:
I have NoDo version with ChevronWP7 unlock.
If I update to official Mango 7.5 (Samsung focus ATT) through Zune, the above 4 unlock automatically apply? Or I need to prepare for any hack before I update to 7.5
Thanks
Achu.
atmonline said:
Hi Ansar,
As per Heathcliff74 there are 4 unlock need for mango 7.5 update
1. Developer-unlock/ChevronWP7 unlock:
2. Interop-unlock
3. FullUnlock:
4. Full Root Access:
I have NoDo version with ChevronWP7 unlock.
If I update to official Mango 7.5 (Samsung focus ATT) through Zune, the above 4 unlock automatically apply? Or I need to prepare for any hack before I update to 7.5
Thanks
Achu.
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You'll need to prepare first. Go to my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1224139 and follow steps 1-4 for now. When your Mango update appears, do step #5. You will be fine then.
Thanks snickler
Do I need to apply Interop-unlock before mango 7.5 to run Root Tools 0.7?
thanks,
achu.
atmonline said:
Thanks snickler
Do I need to apply Interop-unlock before mango 7.5 to run Root Tools 0.7?
thanks,
achu.
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yes you have to run through those methods listed in order to become interop unlocked. Also yes you have to interop unlocked to install wp7 root tools 0.7. The unlock process I've outlined in the post will set you up. Make sure you run through those first 4 steps in order. Once you update to mango, do step #5. You can then deploy root tools 0.7
This is what i got out of att
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This is what i got out of att
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that's very hopeful. If you get the notification, can you do a favor and use fiddler2 to capture all the URLs for the cabs?
great. I will capture fiddler url history when I update to mango
i had mango beta 2 then i want to go back to NODO i have lost my back up so i have to install this ROM RUU_Mozart_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.04_5.52.09.16_22.33a.50_RELEASE
then it back to 7004 i use chevron to unlock my phone
i update it to 7008 then i want to update to NODO but zune show that my phone is up-to-date and doesn't update it to NODO
any body have a solution to my problem???
I took my htc arrive fro nodo to rtm mango and u got full nodo backup. I would like to push this to sprints mango version and not go back and then forward can this happen?
atmonline said:
Hi Ansar,
As per Heathcliff74 there are 4 unlock need for mango 7.5 update
1. Developer-unlock/ChevronWP7 unlock:
2. Interop-unlock
3. FullUnlock:
4. Full Root Access:
I have NoDo version with ChevronWP7 unlock.
If I update to official Mango 7.5 (Samsung focus ATT) through Zune, the above 4 unlock automatically apply? Or I need to prepare for any hack before I update to 7.5
Thanks
Achu.
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Ansar,
What about for a Mozart? Same procedure?
Thanks.
Zune Version
I am having trouble getting Zune updated. When I initially went to the link in the first post, it showed a version of Zune @210mb which I started downloading. I turned my head and the download disappeared and now it shows version of 100mb only. The version I'm running is 04.08.2345.00 which does not recognize my Focus running RTM, but does see a Venue Pro running Nodo. It was installed, by Windows Update I assume, after I did RTM. It was just the opposite when I first upgraded to RTM. Thoughts?
Never mind. My dumb a$$ figured it out
Omnia Update.
Is there a way to force the update instead of having to wait for weeks?
thejollyboys said:
Is there a way to force the update instead of having to wait for weeks?
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Force Mango Update, doing it now...
drkfngthdragnlrd said:
Force Mango Update, doing it now...
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When you get the mango update notification, fiddler2 it so you can get the cabs . Also send the build. Make sure it's higher than 7720.68
Dead link
drkfngthdragnlrd said:
Force Mango Update, doing it now...
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Link not working.
I just can't make it update argh! I just went back to Nodo a few days ago ah!
VPN to US, Germany and so on isn't helping and disconnecting and reconnecting wifi doesn't help.
I want Mango :-(
EDIT: Working now, was probably just too much traffic.
BTW Im updating NOW MUHAHAHAHAHAH
Thx
Force update
Can anyone confirm the internet sharing option for at&t? Also should I rspl to get a better radio my data speed sucks compared to older htc phone pumping out 3.4mbps?

7.8 official update for LG E900 (optimus 7) Available trough force update

I just updated my LG optimus 7 to 7.8 a few sec ago. here are the pictures to prove it and ofcourse the link on how to do it. So, after all, seems like all WP7 devices are getting this update!
:victory:
:victory:
the link for How To...
wpcentral.com/forcing-windows-phone-78-update-camera-button-not-required-patience
geoana20 said:
I just updated my LG optimus 7 to 7.8 a few sec ago. here are the pictures to prove it and ofcourse the link on how to do it. So, after all, seems like all WP7 devices are getting this update!
:victory:
:victory:
the link for How To...
wpcentral.com/forcing-windows-phone-78-update-camera-button-not-required-patience
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That's great news! No luck on my Optus Optimus 7 here in Aus but it would appear that even for phones confirmed to get the update that it isn't available on all the servers yet.
I'll keep trying.
---------- Post added at 09:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:13 PM ----------
I'm getting the updates too now. Currently installing the 2nd update. So for anyone in Australia with an unbranded E900, I can confirm that 7.8 is available. Several others here have successfully updated to 7.8 as well.
greeeeeeeeeeeeat! To lazy to force the update so I will just flash the cab files
freddx said:
greeeeeeeeeeeeat! To lazy to force the update so I will just flash the cab files
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the 7.8 update cab is missing some important features like Bing lock screen and others. So better force the official update dude!
good luck
geoana20 said:
the 7.8 update cab is missing some important features like Bing lock screen and others. So better force the official update dude!
good luck
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I got the official update though zune yday and it came with all the functionalities.
actually it's just the same as the one you get "forcing" the update
geoana20 said:
the 7.8 update cab is missing some important features like Bing lock screen and others. So better force the official update dude!
good luck
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to late dude
Edit: all features aviable
Anyone who noticed that the optimus is a bit faster than 7.5????? My LG is running more smooth than before good job microsoft
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Can't get my phone to update LG Optimus E900
Hi, I am based in the UK with a European model and can't upgrade to 7.8 (LG Optimus E900)
I've tried the force update method, no joy and the manual cab method but it just says can't find applicable package....
Any ideas please?
Thanks
vicious6969 said:
Hi, I am based in the UK with a European model and can't upgrade to 7.8 (LG Optimus E900)
I've tried the force update method, no joy and the manual cab method but it just says can't find applicable package....
Any ideas please?
Thanks
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you have to put the cabs in the same folder as the bat file of the cab sender - and dont execute the bat with admin-rights or the installation will fail
Hi, thanks however I have tried the force update method several times as well as ensuring all the cabs are in as per the manual update instructions including ensuring the right language packs are there but still get exactly the same error as before.. no applicable packages... guess I'll have to give up for the time being and try again in a couple of weeks or so...
What has 80072FA8 error or just no update found!
On this time I tried a long time update with disconnect trick. But... no updates.
NOW... from FIRST time update was found!
Solution:
yeah... first of all good things happen to UK. So we will use UK proxy.
Go to Settings - mobile network , then edit apn. In "APN, Username, Password" I typed my provider settings. In "Proxy server/URL" type 109.169.40.229 and in "Proxy port" type 8080. Here Done.
Next step: in computer STILL connected internet, in phone wifi is disconnected.
And last step: in Zune click update. Waiting about ~2 minutes, because proxy is very slow.
Result:
Thanks for UK proxy :laugh:
My LG Optimus 7 now has 7.8 thanks to the disconnection method. Now Office won't work anymore =\
i keep getting an error saying it cant search for an update, i tried two different computers, no luck, i tried the force update by switching off wifi, still no luck. Can someone help? thanks

Windows RT 8.1 "preview" availability

Does anyone yet know how to get a copy? Apologies for my impatience.
Rich
[UPDATE] Found my own answer. According to:
www.infoworld.com/t/microsoft-windows/what-you-need-know-about-windows-81-preview-build-9431-221461
The update will be available here:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/win...cts-and-technologies/windows-8-1/default.aspx
rabilancia said:
Does anyone yet know how to get a copy? Apologies for my impatience.
Rich
[UPDATE] Found my own answer. According to:
www.infoworld.com/t/microsoft-windows/what-you-need-know-about-windows-81-preview-build-9431-221461
The update will be available here:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/win...cts-and-technologies/windows-8-1/default.aspx
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Its already available. You can find it in the app store. I started with the installer at preview.windows.com then completed with the file in the app store. I however don't get to enjoy it because upon install, It restarted with a bcd error I am currently trying to resolve. Best of luck
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Its already available. You can find it in the app store. I started with the installer at preview.windows.com then completed with the file in the app store. I however don't get to enjoy it because upon install, It restarted with a bcd error I am currently trying to resolve. Best of luck
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Cant find it in the uk store what did you search for? All I get is a "The update is not applicable" when I use the download link
deeman said:
Cant find it in the uk store what did you search for? All I get is a "The update is not applicable" when I use the download link
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Sorry, I can only speak from the US side of this. It was on the first page of my app store when the BUILD presentation started this morning.
williams37 said:
Sorry, I can only speak from the US side of this. It was on the first page of my app store when the BUILD presentation started this morning.
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Ok cheers will wait maybe a delayed release
I used this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42983070&postcount=13 on my Windows 8, and i Have Windows 8.1 avalible in Sore in Poland, but servers are overloaded
deeman said:
Ok cheers will wait maybe a delayed release
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Note the language/region requirements http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/download-preview
Ah. It appears that no matter what I change, the default UI language will always report as EN-GB, hence I suspect no update for me until I find a charger and completely refresh as EN-US.
You can check your default UI language by running dism /online /get-intl at elevated command line
When I try to install it on my Asus Vivotab RT, it looks like it is installing and when it gets to checking for compatibility, I get an error saying cannot install as I need to update drivers/firmware and to go to windows update to get the latest updates. When I do so it says there are no updates and it is up to date. Any clue?
UK user.
tboy2000 said:
UK user.
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Update isnt available for EN-GB systems, namely UK ones.
Installed Windows8-RT-KB2849636-x64.msu without problem but nothing on the market?
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SixSixSevenSeven said:
Update isnt available for EN-GB systems, namely UK ones.
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Yes but I thought if you change your system locale it should be fine. I managed to download it from the store and it installed about 75% before I got the error.
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Yes but I thought if you change your system locale it should be fine. I managed to download it from the store and it installed about 75% before I got the error.
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They depend it on the original base language of your windows copy when you first installed it (eg. setup language). Although users with EN-GB languages are still safe, you just need to download the US language pack and setting it as default, and then change the value of InstallLanguage string in registry editor from 0809 to 0409.
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When I try to install it on my Asus Vivotab RT, it looks like it is installing and when it gets to checking for compatibility, I get an error saying cannot install as I need to update drivers/firmware and to go to windows update to get the latest updates. When I do so it says there are no updates and it is up to date. Any clue?
UK user.
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The same problem, others from Russia updated without problems. trying to find a clue
tboy2000 said:
When I try to install it on my Asus Vivotab RT, it looks like it is installing and when it gets to checking for compatibility, I get an error saying cannot install as I need to update drivers/firmware and to go to windows update to get the latest updates. When I do so it says there are no updates and it is up to date. Any clue?
UK user.
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It seems that the this issue is resolved - you need to make a hard reset of the system or restore the system without deleting your personal data. I chose the second, reinstalled all the updates and the system accepted installation of 8.1. Good luck!

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