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Sprint: Samsung MM-A920 Updated

By Christopher Price on January 3, 2006

Sprint has issued firmware version YK12 for over-the-air updating. To update your MM-A920, go to Menu > Settings > Others > Update Phone Software. Firmware YK12 addresses browser, Picture Mail, and hand-off issues with the device. It is considered a high priority update, and Sprint suggests all A920 owners install this update.

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Apple Updates Bluetooth

By Christopher Price on January 2, 2006

Apple has released a new Bluetooth firmware update, version 1.2.0. The specifics of what this update does are not clear, Apple only states that it will improve performance. Some users have reported added options, especially with older D-Link USB adapters. This update is only for Bluetooth 1 built-in or D-Link Bluetooth USB adapters, systems with […]

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Sprint: Samsung MM-A900 Firmware Updated

By Christopher Price on December 29, 2005

Sprint has issued firmware YL10 for the Samsung MM-A900. This is a high-priority update which fixes Picture Mail as well as “other housekeeping issues”. In the update notes, Sprint did state that another update, following YL10, will be made available soon. To update the MM-A900, go to Menu > Settings > Others > Update Phone. […]

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Firmware Tracker Updated

By Christopher Price on December 25, 2005

Samsung SCH-A670 – YF24 Please keep sending in any unlisted firmware versions, or versions that are out-of-date.

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Sprint+Verizon: BitPim 0.8.04 Released

By Christopher Price on December 14, 2005

The BitPim project has released Version 0.8.04 of BitPim as of 12/13/2005. With this new release: Added a feature to the Phone Contact Editor that allows users to navigate to the next/previous contact item. For calendar events, combined the description and location with the format ‘description[location]’. Fixed A few Exception errors In the Today tab, […]

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Motorola Preparing Software Update (Updated)

By Christopher Price on December 8, 2005

Update: Following our coverage, Motorola has pulled the site. Motorola will soon release an over-the-wire software updating solution for GSM/CDMA phones. Software Update is modeled after Sony Ericsson’s software update services, and is actually a thinned down version of Motorola’s P2K service application. The application will detect the model and carrier combination when a phone […]

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Sprint: Samsung MM-A900 Firmware Updated

By Christopher Price on December 6, 2005

Sprint has issued firmware YL02 for the Samsung MM-A900. This update fixes issues with the browser and picture mail. In addition, some readers are reporting improved Bluetooth headset performance. To update your phone go to Menu > Settings > Setup > Others > Update Phone Software. Firmware Tracker Updated…

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Verizon Issues New PRLs

By Christopher Price on December 5, 2005

Early this morning Verizon Wireless issued new PRLs for most of their plans, as well as EV-DO versions. To update your phone with the latest support for roaming, dial *228 from your Verizon phone.

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Sprint+Verizon: BitPim 0.8.3

By Christopher Price on November 30, 2005

BitPim 0.8.3 was released early today. The program allows users with USB cables to transfer content, contacts, and other PIM info from their computers to and from their phones. The release, available for Mac, Windows, and Linux adds support for video transfer from LG VX-8100/VX-9800 as well as adds support for viewing Call History on […]

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Cingular: Treo 650 Firmware Update 1.17 Released

By Christopher Price on November 22, 2005

Palm has released firmware 1.17 for Cingular and formerly AT&T Wireless customers. This software update improves battery life, Bluetooth, email, and the web browser. It is reccomended that all Cingular Treo 650 owners install the update, and Cingular has announced that they will text message Treo 650 owners alerting them of the update. Cingular Treo […]

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