Samsung SPH-M520 (Sprint) Firmware Updated
Sprint has issued an over-the-air firmware update for the Samsung SPH-M520. The updated software version stands at BF18. To update this phone, go to Menu > Tools > Update Phone. Also, be sure to check out the Samsung SPH-M520 page on our Phone Encyclopedia. It’s one of the most actively-maintained web pages on the Encyclopedia, […]
Palm Issues Another Sprint Treo 800w Update for USB and Charging Issues
Palm has issued another update for owners of the Sprint Palm Treo 800w smart device. At issue is the device failing to detect many of the packaged accessories when connected to the device as well as charging issues centered on incomplete charging and charging a completely drained battery. Palm regards this as a critical update […]
UTStarcom Releases Windows Mobile 6.1 Update for XV6800
Following up on yesterday’s release of the AT&T Tilt Windows Mobile 6.1 upgrade, the same upgrade has been released for the XV6800 which is maintained by HTC’s US development partner UTStarcom. The update adds all of the functionality expected in Windows Mobile 6.1 and does address a bug with the answer key present in past […]
HTC Launches Windows Mobile 6.1 Update for Tilt
HTC has officially rolled out its Windows Mobile 6.1 update for the AT&T 8925, also known as the Tilt. The update adds configurability options for the Push to Talk button as well as other enhancements present in Windows Mobile 6.1. Since this is a full ROM update, HTC advises users to backup all information and […]
Apple Releases iPhone Update 2.0.2
Apple has rolled out software version 2.0.2 for the iPhone 3G, iPhone, and iPod touch. The update is expected to fix many longstanding bugs found since the release of revision 2.0.1 regarding various applications and device reception with no specific changes or changelog currently available and is intended to be a full firmware update. The update is available now from iTunes by going to iTunes > iPhone > Check for Updates.
Palm Releases Voice Dialing Update for Sprint Treo 800w
Palm has released an update for the recently launched Sprint Treo 800w which addresses the inability for the device in its current software version to make phonecalls using voice dialing over Bluetooth. The update enables Microsoft Voice Command over Bluetooth and fixes other related issues related to voice dialing. Encyclopedia: Palm Treo 800w
Palm Launches Software Update for Sprint Centro
In a post on The Official Palm Blog, the developer and manufacturer of the massively popular Centro smart device has announced a firmware update to the Sprint version which adds the following functionality: Improved Gmail IMAP compatibility and an updated setup wizard with the new Gmail settings Updated compatibility for Google Mobile Maps My Location […]
New Motorola Software Update Breaks on Vista SP1
Motorola has issued a new update for their Motorola Software Update utility. Version 01.11.21 has no noticeable changes, but does add a new installer. The installer runs an additional check to make sure a key Windows Vista hotfix was installed. The hotfix remedies issues with USB support, and low-level USB interaction necessary for Motorola to […]
Motorola Pulls All iDEN Firmware Updates
In a rare move, Motorola has removed all firmware updates for their iDEN phones. The Motorola iDEN Update page gives the following message: “Motorola Upgrade Utilities are currently unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience, please check back at a later time.” Motorola’s iDEN Update service was revolutionary when first launched, offering the first consumer downloadable […]