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Samsung Releases Windows Mobile 6.1 Update for Sprint Ace

By on October 16, 2008

Samsung has officially released the long-awaited Windows Mobile 6.1 update for the Sprint Samsung ACE, which we reviewed in March.

The update features full support for GPS and LBS via Sprint Navigation and Live Search, threaded SMS, support for unsigned application installation, full Excel/Word editing, and other improvements.

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5 responses to “Samsung Releases Windows Mobile 6.1 Update for Sprint Ace”

  1. Dan
    Dan October 16, 2008 at 4:01 pm |

    how does one update the firmware on this phone?

  2. Christopher Price
    Christopher Price October 17, 2008 at 12:33 am |

    1) Go to the firmware tracker linked above, find the update for your phone.
    2) Download it to your PC.
    3) Run the updater and follow the instructions on the screen.

  3. Question
    Question October 17, 2008 at 7:05 am |

    Hi,
    Anyone knows is it come with EV-DO Rev.A upgrade as well?

    Thanks.

  4. Christopher Price
    Christopher Price October 17, 2008 at 2:20 pm |

    The update does not add EV-DO Rev A. The HTC Touch and Mogul shipped with Rev A hardware, which was enabled via a software update. The Ace only has Rev 0 hardware, and cannot be upgraded to Rev A.

  5. Dan
    Dan October 17, 2008 at 8:43 pm |

    just installed, excellent update!