OK getting a bit bored of seeing the same questions so am going to compile the most frequent questions / requests here.
Can I :
Cut and paste?
ATM no, it's being addressed in the New Year FW update from MS
Use my own custom ringtone?
Not at this time, there are rumours that
the new year patch will add them
that MS is going to nickle and dime users and sell them exlusively through the market
Have media volume set differently to the ringtone?
Currently no, but from the number of people mentioning it, it'll be patched.
Download apps via PC Zune?
Yes! from the Zune software "Thanks for your purchase. Connect your phone to the computer to start the installation now. If you don't connect, the app will be installed on your phone the next time your phone checks for app updates"
Backup Apps to the PC?
No and Yes, currently no there is no way to backup an app to the PC, but when there is a FW update the Zune software takes a copy of the current FW+apps+contacts incase of issues so you can go back, expect to see a more inclusive backup added into the Zune software in a future update.
See if I'm using my data plan?
from anywhere you can see the clock, tap next to the clock, an info bar will drop, showing from left to right signal strength, data, wifi and battery.
Stop it using my data?
Switch data off! Settings / Mobile network / data connection
Also here are settings to stop network roaming and force 3G.
Can I get free tracks from my Zune pass (Eurozone)?
Yes, but unlike the US Zune Pass you don't get to choose them, it seems to be a promote artists feature in Europe, currently I blame coco and Rumer have a free track each to download.
Does it :
have front speakers?
No, the grills are aesthetic and hide the ear speaker and possibly the microphone.
display web page images at a lower resolution?
No, IE will either show the full desktop image or the mobile specific depending on your browser settings.
cycle tracks available via the zune pass?
Yes, it seems that albums get updated with album only tracks to try to encourage purchases, these tracks become unplayable via the PC and your phone the next time you sync it.
Support HSPA+?
No, it is HSDPA compliant which means for most users a theoretical max of 7.2Mbps is possible (remembering to take into account overheads etc) some places in the world could see up to 14Mbps due to network set-up.
Voice text entry?
Currently no, it supports calling contacts, opening apps and voice searches.
What happens
to apps after phone is reset?
There are reports they automatically re-download, my experience is you have to manually download them again, but they are listed as being owned by you.
How do I
Choose a contact picture?
People / Person / Edit (3rd Icon right at bottom) / Tap image
Then use a picture from one of the persons licked sources or choice from your mobile.
Change the tiles?
holding your finger on a tile will cause the other tiles to drop into the background, you can then move the tile to a new position or remove it by clicking the crossed through Pin on the top right, tapping the tile again will place it back down.
If you want to move multiple tiles move your first tile, then instead of tapping it to place it back, tap the next tile you want to move.
To add a tile go to your apps long press and click pin to start
Also:
- Video messages: You cannot create a video from your phone and send it via MMS. You can receive video messages though, and you can forward MMS with video to others.
- Downloading apps: Apps will also automatically download if your phone is set to wirelessly sync, so you don't necessarily need to plug in your phone to your computer to have your phone start downloading.
Windows Phone update history
We think even great software can always get better. That's why we periodically release Windows Phone software updates to add new features you've asked for and to maximize your phone's performance.
When a software update is available for you to download, we'll let you know. A notice will appear on your phone, telling you to connect your phone to your computer. (For details about the process, see Phone updates.)
To ensure quality, we release updates on a staggered schedule throughout the world. Many factors influence when you'll receive an update, including which phone model you have and which company provides your mobile service. We're committed to delivering updates in a timely manner, but don't be surprised if it takes a few weeks for us to notify you that an update is available for your phone.
The scope of each update varies. Sometimes we'll include only a few minor fixes or tweaks and sometimes we'll include brand-new features. When it's available, we'll also pass along software from phone manufacturers that improves the performance of specific phone models.
See How do I update my phone software? to learn how to check if there's an update available for you to download and which version of the Windows Phone operating system (OS) is currently on your phone.
Here's a summary of what we've included in each update so far.
March 2011
OS version: 7.0.7390.0
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Copy & paste. You asked for it—now it's here. Just tap a word and drag the arrows to copy and paste it on your phone. You can copy text from emails, text messages, web pages, and Office Mobile documents, and paste it anywhere you can type. To learn more, see Copy & paste.
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Faster apps and games. Nobody likes to wait. That's why we've whittled down the time it takes for apps and games to start up and resume. It's all part of our focus on getting you to the things you love, easier and faster.
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Better Marketplace search. We've streamlined Marketplace search to make it easier to find specific apps, games, or music. Press the Search button in the Apps or Games section of Marketplace and you'll see only apps or games in the results. Press Search in the Music section of Marketplace to search just the music catalog.
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Other Marketplace improvements. We've improved the stability of Marketplace while you download apps. We've also improved the experience of downloading apps larger than 20 megabytes, upgrading from trial apps to paid apps, using a credit card with an address outside the United States, sharing links to apps via email, sorting Xbox LIVE games by release date, and creating an Xbox LIVE account from within the Games Hub.
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Wi-Fi improvements. We now display your phone's Media Access Control (MAC) address in Settings. (You might need this info if you try to connect to a Wi-Fi network that uses MAC address filtering. To learn more, see Connect to a Wi-Fi network.) We've also removed the limit on the number of Wi-Fi profiles that you can store and reduced the time it takes to start your phone if you've stored lots of Wi-Fi profiles.
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Outlook improvements. We've improved the experience of viewing iPhone photo attachments you receive from a non-Exchange-based email account (such as a Google Mail, Hotmail, or Yahoo! Mail account), using the Global Address List (GAL) when connecting to Exchange Server 2003 using Exchange ActiveSync, and working with email display names that contain brackets (for example, "David Alexander [Contoso]").
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Messaging improvements. We've improved the experience of receiving Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) messages if your phone uses a PIN-locked SIM.
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Facebook integration. We've improved the experience of syncing Facebook accounts.
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Camera improvements. We've improved the stability of switching between camera and video modes.
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Audio improvements. We've improved the experience of using a Bluetooth headset to make calls when you're playing music or videos.
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Other performance improvements. This month's update also includes software from several phone manufacturers that improves the performance of specific models. Naturally, if you don't have one of the affected models, we won't install this portion of the update on your phone.
February 2011
OS version: 7.0.7008.0
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We made some improvements to the way we deliver software updates to ensure that the process keeps working smoothly for you.
... fine, but this update doesn't appears at my htc hd7.
komser said:
... fine, but this update doesn't appears at my htc hd7.
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did you try plugging it in to a computer with zune installed?
Zune still reports 7.0 (7008) for me (UK)
Hmmm... This seems to be good news. I am in Canada and my HD7 still says that I dont have any updates as of yet so I guess the waiting game begins.
Does anyone happen to know if there is a reported schedule for which countries the update will be going top first and then in what sequence from there?
HD7 my t mobile usa .. There is no update for me. ?
ok here in greece!updated!
Switzerland still no update
Unbranded (to Euro) O2 UK, received the update.
Shadowise said:
Unbranded (to Euro) O2 UK, received the update.
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Me too
Just updated a few minutes ago.
Thanks,
Santos
Microsoft is slowly distributing the update to a number of unbranded devices worldwide and owners should see the update notification shortly. Carrier branded devices are a whole different story. A number of mobile operators, Orange, O2 and AT&T blocked the first Windows Phone 7 patch update when it was originally released. It’s not yet clear when carrier branded devices will receive update notifications. WinRumors understands that O2 UK should be pushing the update to its range of devices on March 24.
I had installed the "xda" nodo via gold card, and it still wants me to update (could it be footballs euro release was not GOLD<g>), anyhoo here goes nothing...
Schmoo!
schmoo said:
I had installed the "xda" nodo via gold card, and it still wants me to update (could it be footballs euro release was not GOLD<g>), anyhoo here goes nothing...
Schmoo!
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Football release was 7389 version...I think that this is the "official" update from Microsoft (7390)
Thanks,
Santos
same here. no update on my branded phone in austria (A1)
Interesting - it all worked, but it only kept the last restore point (it blatted the previous one)!
Schmoo
Well I won't waste any time looking for diffs so! Football rules (if I didn't mention before LOL)
Schmoo
Actually from a serious point of view - I could have fernangled zune backups so I could always return to a V1 side-loadable OS.
Also I bet these backups are in some password protected VHD format (since MS have been using them for many things of late - including the VM WMP7, and WHS V1 backups)
Hmmmm,
Gordon.
What broadband ISP you use in greece..??
Still wait for the T-Mobile Version
Unbranded to Euro O2UK, no update as of yet! Waiting game begins once again.
According to Engadget and a few other sources there is an update available for the note:
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/22/refresh-roundup/
Samsung Galaxy Note: A small update, it adds new features and enhancements to the Note, such as a number row on its stock Android keyboard, "one hand operation" mode which shrinks the keyboard and dialpad for better one-handed access, optimized screen brightness and a new torch widget on the home screen.
But when I try to update the phone it says no update available. It was not bought through a network so should be unlocked and I am based in the UK. Any suggestions on how to get the update?
Thats the last LA4 Update release from Samsung, but its not released worldwide, you can download it from the below link and update via Odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
"This Update in not directly Rootable"
No updates for mine as yet
Hi
Along with quite a few other Note owners in the UK, mine is still stick on 2.3.5, XXKJ4. I got mine from Hantec back in November. It was an EU version (Poland perhaps?).
I'll give it a few more weeks before I root it and side-step the official update sequence. 2.3.6 us supposed to fix the Android OS battery drain issue.
Nigel
Hmmmm maybe I will just wait for ICS, the improvements to one handed operation would be really handy though (sorry for the bad pun!).
Alex
Device name Software Update - L720VPUFNAF
Enhancements/Fixes
- OS upgrade to Android 4.4 (Kit Kat)
- Zact Mobile compatibility (It's On)
- Prevention Pop-up removal
Important Notes
- Software version is L720VPUFNAF
- This update will roll-out in a phased manner from 2/20 - 3/10
- Refer to the Samsung Galaxy S4 Software Update article in Support for install instructions
(via https://community.sprint.com/baw/message/733118)
Go through all the trouble of setting up my NAE updated phone and now they do this . Wonder how long it'll be before this one makes it's way around and gets a new hotspot mod.
Considering fgr had the NAE hotspot posted within 2 days of NAE dropping I would say not long.
Further browsing is revealing conflicting reports. The support link provided actually goes to the page for the 720T, showing the MK5 initial release and only NAF following it. Going through the original S4 model support page shows the known MDC-NAE list. Wonder if the rep goofed or are we really going to get a refresh. Guess we'll see after people start spamming check for updates.
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Device name Software Update - L720VPUFNAF
Enhancements/Fixes
- OS upgrade to Android 4.4 (Kit Kat)
- Zact Mobile compatibility (It's On)
- Prevention Pop-up removal
Important Notes
- Software version is L720VPUFNAF
- This update will roll-out in a phased manner from 2/20 - 3/10
- Refer to the Samsung Galaxy S4 Software Update article in Support for install instructions
(via https://community.sprint.com/baw/message/733118)
Go through all the trouble of setting up my NAE updated phone and now they do this . Wonder how long it'll be before this one makes it's way around and gets a new hotspot mod.
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I thinkkkk this is for the L720T model (Tri-band).
Scratch that, it IS for the L720T... https://community.sprint.com/baw/message/733642#733642
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I thinkkkk this is for the L720T model (Tri-band).
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Yeah I asked on the forum as well as the @sprintCare twitter account. I'm thinking the rep put the wrong model up there not knowing there were two different types of S4's. Started seeing people with the tri-band post about getting KitKat.
Yes it is for the Triband. I would like to use WiFi calling but oh well.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk
Checks in at just over a gig, not much in the way of details other than "enhanced performance and other device improvements."
Baseband *3AUD8, Security Patch Level May 1, 2021.
I just did this update on sprint/T-Mobile.
Don't see anything new besides losing open in pop up view missing...
But it came back after 30 mins.
I got the update today, I'm with metro. the version is 3AUDD.
there is a new option in the gallery, open a pic and press the 3 dots in the bottom you will see a "remaster picture" option.