Sprint Rolls Out New Samsung Instinct Firmware Update
Sprint has begun to rollout the MR5 firmware update for the Samsung Instinct with firmware series number CA10. A staggered nationwide push will begin on Monday, February 16th. Details on the update contents are sparse at this time, but what is known is that the update now includes an RSS reader, dynamic zoom control in […]
HTC Launches Windows Mobile 6.1 for TyTN II
HTC has released the Windows Mobile 6.1 ROM upgrade for the TyTN II. The update includes the following updates and enhancements: Windows Mobile 6.1, HTC Home, Threaded SMS, MS Voice Command, OneNote Mobile, Remote Desktop Monitor, Enroll Domain, Managed Programs. Phone Encyclopedia: AT&T Tilt/P4450/TyTN II/Kaiser Firmware Tracker: Updated
iPhone Update Reveals AT&T MicroCell Support
A non-descript carrier update pushed through iTunes for iPhone owners this past week has yielded an intriguing discovery. When viewing the update through a text editor, the update contains two small png images that reference AT&T’s forthcoming 3G MicroCell (image courtesy of MobileCrunch), suggesting that the update for iPhone in fact enabled compatibility with the […]
RC33 Update Now Rolling Out for T-Mobile G1
The next update for the T-Mobile G1 in RC33 has begun to roll out to G1 owners with the process expected to take two weeks. RC33 is meant to be a bugfix/maintenance release before the next major update known coloquially as Cupcake. The update, as with every other G1 update is being sent out over […]
Apple Releases iPhone Update 2.2.1
Apple has released iPhone Update 2.2.1. The update corrects image importing from Mail in an instance where images are not saved into the Saved Images folder, improves Safari stability, and fixes an issue where Apple Lossless tracks would skip during playback in certain instances. To update go into iTunes and select iPhone > Check for […]
Sony Ericsson Updates X1a, We Have the Update Before SEUS
Sony Ericsson has internally released ROM updates to the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 high-end smart device but have not updated end user update tools yet accordingly. We’ve pulled and are now hosting the US version update, mirroring it on our Phone Encyclopedia page linked below. The update addresses issues regarding GSM/3G radio sensitivity and stability […]
PCD Releases Verizon XV6900 Windows Mobile 6.1 Update
Following up our early offering of the ROM update before its official release, PCD is now offering the XV6900 Windows Mobile 6.1 update on its support website. Even if you were one of the thousands to update using the version we offered, we strongly suggest you run this version of the update as it ensures […]
AT&T BlackBerry OS 4.5 Upgrade Available for Curve, Pearl, 8820
RIM has released the BlackBerry OS 4.5 update for the AT&T BlackBerry Pearl 8110/8120, BlackBerry Curve 8310/8320, and the BlackBerry 8820. The updates feature the same enhancements as found on the Bold and Storm in terms of improved web browsing, device speed, new applications and improved radio stacks for reception. The updates are available now […]
BlackBerry Storm Update Available Now, OTA Update Later Today
The BlackBerry Storm has received the first of three planned firmware updates by Verizon and RIM to address a myriad of usability and stability issues. The update is currently available over Verizon’s online updater and BlackBerry Desktop Server, with the first OTA update being placed online at 9:30PM PST/11:30PM CST/12:30AM EST. It should be noted […]