Official WM 6.1 upgrade for Touch ?

[booterr]

http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/microsoft-announces-windows-mobile-6-1-device-upgrades/

[Hadelo]

Yes.

Just follow the link:
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/apr08/04-01WM61PR.mspx

[Biffert]

From the article:

Industry Embraces Windows Mobile 6.1

<snip>

• HTC: A new Touch Dual for the U.S. and updates for the AT&T Tilt, Touch by HTC, Mogul by HTC from Sprint, TyTN II

<snip>


Touch by HTC, so yes :)

[matumartin14]

How and when can i update my device???

[Biffert]

How: Via USB ;) ... Ok ok, I think it will be same way we do now with the ROM upgrade utility, but probably packaged in some installer like most of the official upgrades.

When: 6.1 just got announced, its up to HTC and the mobile operators to decide when they release an upgrade.

[matumartin14]

How: Via USB ;) ... Ok ok, I think it will be same way we do now with the ROM upgrade utility, but probably packaged in some installer like most of the official upgrades.

When: 6.1 just got announced, its up to HTC and the mobile operators to decide when they release an upgrade.

Ok, but is the releasing date soon or ...???

[N_urk]

I think OR. I don't think that HTC can release official update for all devices in one week. Month. I think 8-)

[matumartin14]

I think OR. I don't think that HTC can release official update for all devices in one week. Month. I think 8-)

Ok, but is it going to be soon(for ELF)???:confused:

[cymru]

Month. I think 8-) Nobody is really sure, read the post of N_urk, maybe read it twice. There is some info in there.

[LycanNyc]

At Least I'm Running Custom Rom with WM 6.1 Pro already =D

[ludavic]

Hi all,

I just bought a touch 1 gen ... i heard from a friend that it'll take awhile because HTC has a tendency to release it after they have marketed all their new 6.1 loaded devices ... i guess its their marketing strategy :)

meanwhile, can anyone tell me any interesting 6.1 Roms i can look at ... thanks.

lud

[Paul_Days]

Wait wait wait......so we who own HTC Touch (GSM) have to wait for HTC to ship out the update? We just can't.....update?

Paul

[icet717]

wow .. so basically the update wont be coming for a while ... does anybody know if the 6.1 roms are even worth putting on the device??

[chaznet]

Doesn't seem like there's much in the 6.1 upgrade for WM-Pro users though, most changes are in the smartphone version.

[cyberdelia]

I use the customer WM6.1 Pro for HTC Touch, and I like it.. there ar a lot of flavors: lite and full, with more (or less) free ram for othr apps, etc.
http://www.comunidadwindowsmobile.es/index.php?action=forum

[Aaron McCarthy]

Whats the difference(s) between WM6 Pro and WM 6.1 anyway? I've done some reading on it but no where does it really say whats so different. I've even gone and looked at videos of it on youtube. Other then what looks like a new skin theme doesnt look like anything else really and I am sure theres more to it. Do you have finger gestures now built right into HTC home? Like swiping left to get to your schedual and what not? What about the HTC home... is that any different?
Here's what I've gotten so far:
Threaded SMS messages
New Internet Explorer
Runs a little smoother

But... whats the big WOW with the upgrade?

Thanks!

[bereda]

ok wm6.1 was in beta for awhile i think it still is but it has since been perfected and is released... but the only way to get it right now is using the customn roms which is way better then using any other rom found any where else trust me ive tried them all and cutoms the way to go!!



and the big wow is the fixed all the bugs in it the stopped the memory leak increased speed. made tit very stable, reduced the size of the os system it self also the did many different registery hacks and edits to make it much better, they added a prgram that is called getting started which helps with alot of stuf and it isnt just a step by step its a good program,

theres no new gestures like that but theres many programs that do that that can be added on such as spb shell 2.0 umm pointui and ultimate lauinch.... trust me its worth upgrading and ive had every system out there wm5.0 symbian wm6.0 and now 6.1 and now im working on making a wm7 like program :) but using 6.1 as a base

[cheungroys]

I have contacted hTC, the WM 6.1 update is not available yet, they are still working out the errors etc. but in a while, they would release the update.

check back http://www.asia.htc.com/asia/hk/index.html

[sala91]

I just leave a sign here so i can easily find it when there is updates.

Also cant just some forum member coock fimmware with all features of HTC for our HTC Touch Elf?

[jizz]

I just leave a sign here so i can easily find it when there is updates.

At the top, Thread Tools > Subscribe to this Thread.
I`m sorry for the offtopic.

[IGLESIAS]

what happens to all my programs/contacts/settings etc if I upgrade?

[benjimen]

The Touch firmware upgrade will have the same results in this area that all WM firmware updates have had over the past 10+ years.

what happens to all my programs/contacts/settings etc if I upgrade?

[sala91]

The Touch firmware upgrade will have the same results in this area that all WM firmware updates have had over the past 10+ years.

In other words new beginning

[hk-trotter]

what happens to all my programs/contacts/settings etc if I upgrade?

Backup everything before attempting a ROM update. Also don't forget to switch to airplane mode. You don't wanna have someone ring your phone in the middle of an update and mess it all up.

[Vector-SS]

Thats good to hear.

So just if someone can clarify a bit - The 6.1 version we are currently using with our cooked roms still contain bugs and are not as good as the officially released 6.1?

Excuse my ignorance

[benjimen]

Probably a question better asked when there is an official version to compare with...

Thats good to hear.

So just if someone can clarify a bit - The 6.1 version we are currently using with our cooked roms still contain bugs and are not as good as the officially released 6.1?

Excuse my ignorance

[colonel]

Thats good to hear.

So just if someone can clarify a bit - The 6.1 version we are currently using with our cooked roms still contain bugs and are not as good as the officially released 6.1?

Excuse my ignorance

HTC themselves say they are still working out bugs in the 6.1 version. so this is a safe assumption.

On the other hand, I used a cooked rom for my HTC S620 from kavana and its pretty amazing and reliable.

My Touch ROM is too new and reliable for me to muck around with. So I will be waiting for the official upgrade.

[selspiero]

looks like HTC have fixed the bugs, as 6.1 is being put on the diamond. Not sure if the offical release for the touch (GSM) will come anytime soon though.

[matumartin14]

Any news? When it will be available to download?

[Kaitlyn2004]

Does this mean carriers (Rogers) will release a 6.1 update, or do they not normally follow suit with updates like this?

[evilmonkey1987]

Rogers did release an update for thier previous HTC device, so they may well do so for this one. When is the major question though...

[lanceiro]

This forum is for Elf!
Or not????

[AndyGizzle]

According to a statement given to Mobilsiden.dk from HTC the ELF will not receive an official upgrade.

Fem HTC modeller kan i løbet af året opgraderes til at køre version 6.1 af Windows Mobile styresystemet, oplyser HTC til Mobilsiden.dk

Softwaren skulle være klar til TyTN II i slutningen af maj, mens Touch Cruise og Dual kommer i august, og HTC S730 ventes klar ved udgangen af september. Dertil kommer Diamond, som fra fødslen leveres med Windows Mobile 6.1.

Den avancerede HTC Advantage X7510 vil i slutningen af maj, være tilgængelig på markedet, dog kun med den engelske udgave af Windows Mobile. X7510 leveres i øvrigt med nordisk keyboard.

Opgraderingerne bliver til de andre produkter, tilgængelige på både dansk og engelsk, fra HTCs hjemmeside samt autoriserede værksteder.
http://www.mobilsiden.dk/?aId=6092

My attempt at translating:

Five HTC models can, by this year, be upgraded to run version 6.1 of the Windows Mobile OS, HTC announces in a statement to Mobilsiden.dk.

The software should be ready for TyTN II by the end of May, while Touch Cruise and Dual should be ready by august, and HTC S730 is expected to be ready by the end of september. Additionally, comes Diamond, which from birth will be delivered with WM6.1.

The advanced HTC Advantage X7510 will be available to the market by the end of May, but only with the english version of Windows Mobile. X7510 will be delivered with nordic keyboard.

The upgrades for the other devices will be available in both danish and english from HTCs website as well as authorized shops.

So, we won't see an official 6.1 to our beloved Elf :'(

[cybek]

According to a statement given to Mobilsiden.dk from HTC the ELF will not receive an official upgrade.
...
My attempt at translating:
...
So, we won't see an official 6.1 to our beloved Elf :'(

If it's true than I just can say: Bad ... very bad :(

[rdoeleman]

oww... no! That is bad news...
Well someone hack the 6.1 version for our nice Elf.

[havocnl]

Hehe well look around for a bit, you'll allready see at least 3 or 4 different WM 6.1 Rom's for the Elf :D

[hk-trotter]

Hehe well look around for a bit, you'll allready see at least 3 or 4 different WM 6.1 Rom's for the Elf :D
Err, the topic is "OFFICIAL" ROM. :rolleyes:

[havocnl]

Err, the topic is "OFFICIAL" ROM. :rolleyes:
was a reply at rdoeleman... he wants it hacked, he can get i hacked :)

[rdoeleman]

Hoi, "havocnl" waar is een goede hacked rom te vinden dan? Ik raak het overzicht een beetje kwijt in dit forum.
In ieder geval bedankt. Wat is jouw rom Touch Surface?

[havocnl]

Hoi, "havocnl" waar is een goede hacked rom te vinden dan? Ik raak het overzicht een beetje kwijt in dit forum.
In ieder geval bedankt. Wat is jouw rom Touch Surface?
rdoeleman, please only reply in english here, is better for the group ;)
Roms don't need to be hacked, just modified to work :) Look in the ELF Upgrade etc.. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=374) part and you will find several ROM's there or look in the wiki http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Elf_Custom_ROMS
There is a good Dutch 6.1 ROM in development, and there are als some other custom build ROMS. Just look and read a bit there ;)

The touch surface ROM is a ROM based on 6.0 still, just follow the link in my sign and you will find it. It is a Dutch ROM, that why i'm sticking with it for now, and a very fast and stable one.

Good luck

P.S. still hoping that an official 6.1 ROM will become available for the Elf.... And also a translated version from T-Mobile :)

[rdoeleman]

oke, thanks for the fast reply! When I download your Rom, I also need the "radio rom" I guess...?
I'm still a newbie at this, what would I have to do to install your rom? Or just run the downloadable files?

[Berfurd]

This is straight from HTC. There will be an upgrade to the Elf aka Touch to WinMobile 6.1. Below is cut and pasted from the email I received from HTC Support.

Thank you for your inquiry

We are planning to release windows mobile 6.1 for HTC Touch, please keep track on our website www.htc.com and HTC e-club so you can download it when it is released.

I hope we have answered your question in detail. Feel free to contact us again if you have any further questions.


HTC Technical Support
http://www.htc.com/us
http://www.htcwiki.com
http://www.cingular.com/support/

[Kaitlyn2004]

Now for Rogers to release an update in a timely manner...

[the-equinoxe]

This is straight from HTC. There will be an upgrade to the Elf aka Touch to WinMobile 6.1. Below is cut and pasted from the email I received from HTC Support.

Thank you for your inquiry

We are planning to release windows mobile 6.1 for HTC Touch, please keep track on our website www.htc.com and HTC e-club so you can download it when it is released.

I hope we have answered your question in detail. Feel free to contact us again if you have any further questions.


HTC Technical Support
http://www.htc.com/us
http://www.htcwiki.com
http://www.cingular.com/support/

Love the htcwiki: always telling: look @ xda-developers.net ;)
Funny HTC allows this :)

[Leontje]

This is straight from HTC. There will be an upgrade to the Elf aka Touch to WinMobile 6.1. Below is cut and pasted from the email I received from HTC Support.

Thank you for your inquiry

We are planning to release windows mobile 6.1 for HTC Touch, please keep track on our website www.htc.com and HTC e-club so you can download it when it is released.

I hope we have answered your question in detail. Feel free to contact us again if you have any further questions.


HTC Technical Support
http://www.htc.com/us
http://www.htcwiki.com
http://www.cingular.com/support/

Does this also apply to the Orange SPV P3450?

[Berfurd]

Does this also apply to the Orange SPV P3450?

I'm not sure as I only asked HTC Support about the Touch GSM.

[vertigo1]

Can we sticky this? This seems like a pretty big ordeal. Any updates folks? I live in the US so it's difficult for me to get updates from HTC like you guys as the only HTC devices that get support over here are the ones sold by the carriers (i.e. not the Touch).
Thanks all!

[vertigo1]

Any word yet on this? I am in the US so no access to HTC's inner-circle.
Thx all!

[ayyu3m]

lol. not soon i suppose

[centralrock]

any news about this ?
Regards

[AndyGizzle]

When I log on to HTC e-Club I find a ROM update available. The page doesn't give any more information as to what it includes, other than that it was released august 4th. You need to provide your S/N in order to download it. When I did I received a message that my phone was not supported, even though the update appeared under my phone category (Elf). What I suspect is that my language is not supported (norwegian) and they can spot that through the S/N. Perhaps someone with an english elf can try?

[msantoni]

Hi,I have an italian touch and I try to download the update,but it also say to me that my device is not supported...
Is anyone able to download the update?

[havocnl]

Hey guys also checkout this topic in the Elf Upgrading forum

Hunt for the Latest HTC Touch Updates (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=415424)
Has more info on the latest update you described.

[radarhunter]

i hve HTC Touch 6.0 version and i am from India the mobile is in standard English format....

If i install the US version of 6.1 will the change do any harm to my PPC ???

[AndyGizzle]

In order to install 6.1 on your PPC you need to flash a custom rom to it. These are roms extracted from official 6.1 PPCs and in most cases modified/tweaked. It may harm your phone ofcourse, but if you follow given instructions you SHOULD be ok.

[bagwis]

When I log on to HTC e-Club I find a ROM update available. The page doesn't give any more information as to what it includes, other than that it was released august 4th. You need to provide your S/N in order to download it. When I did I received a message that my phone was not supported, even though the update appeared under my phone category (Elf). What I suspect is that my language is not supported (norwegian) and they can spot that through the S/N. Perhaps someone with an english elf can try?

that is wm6 htc touch for middle east phones only, there are two versions one is english the other one is arabic.

[dchandler326]

where can i find this rom and will it work on my HTC Touch from Alltel

[prof_eduards]

I have a Dual running WM6.1 and it works okay. Just this week the SMS cannot be opened for unknown reason.

I have to do a backup/hard reset/restore routine so I can open it but only for awhile, then back again for not being able to open even after several taps.

Any help out there?

Thank you.

Ed
from the beautiful Philippines

[kwbr]

Best thing to flash is Tabi's WM6.1 rom if you want a clean 6.1 version running. You can get the HTC Touch Official 6.1 ROM - MOCK UP [Tabish ROM v3.1.6.1] here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=397739).

[AlexHans]

Hey Gents,

I hope you are fine. Please, somebody know where I can find the upgrade file to HTC P3450??, I want to upgrade from Windows Mobile 6.0 to Windows Mobile 6.1, please if somebody can help me with that, I'll appreciate so much.
Thanks a lot.

JuanPA