WM 6.1 Available Now!!!

**emike2k3** · 04-18-2008, 05:16 PM

A co-worker who also owns a Q9c said that when he talked to Sprint on the phone last night they said he could stop by a Sprint store and have the WM 6.1 update installed to his phone.

Has anyone else heard about this?

***BrettW*** · 04-18-2008, 05:19 PM

no, but i would check motorolas website and see if they have the update posted, if its posted there then its official, otherwise unless they can show proof i would call it hogwash

**VibrantRedGT** · 04-18-2008, 07:58 PM

Microsoft's website says Windows Mobile 6.1 is ready but not ready for download.

Check out the video.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobi...d=wmhome_WM6_1

sp1974 · 04-21-2008, 10:51 AM

I have contacted both Sprint and they told me to contact Motorola and than I contacted Motorola and they told me to contact Sprint. Right now I don't think either one knows what is going on. I than emailed the chick who wrote the press release about 6.1 and she responded that yes it will be released, more than likely it will be released from Motorola's web site and not until summer time.

MasterMunan · 04-21-2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sp1974

I have contacted both Sprint and they told me to contact Motorola and than I contacted Motorola and they told me to contact Sprint. Right now I don't think either one knows what is going on. I than emailed the chick who wrote the press release about 6.1 and she responded that yes it will be released, more than likely it will be released from Motorola's web site and not until summer time.

As a Microsoft employee, I will tell you that Sprint will be our point of contact for this.
Due to a whole series of things I can't exactly talk about, the carrier is who will be distributing the OS for their phones, when the time comes.
The internal chatter has me thinking that Summer is about the right time to be looking for the release.
If it makes you feel any better, I can't get it and I know the guys who distribute it! We're under contract with the carriers to never release software for their phones.
Arg... So close.....

cayoungblood · 04-22-2008, 12:38 AM

I actually talked to sprint's advance tech support last night on this issue and they said that it will be available via sprints upgrade page in the 3rd quarter ie: july august sept. for free...

The sprint guy said that if you try to download it from Microsoft it will mess your moto q 9c up because the phone has a scaled to sprint version of wm6

Mashie · 04-22-2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cayoungblood

I actually talked to sprint's advance tech support last night on this issue and they said that it will be available via sprints upgrade page in the 3rd quarter ie: july august sept. for free...

The sprint guy said that if you try to download it from Microsoft it will mess your moto q 9c up because the phone has a scaled to sprint version of wm6

The rep doesn't know what he is talking about. First off, you can not and will not be able to download a generic version of WM 6.1, it doesn't exist. Next, if MS puts download links on their site, it will just be a link to the official download from Sprint/Moto. Either way, there will only be 1 upgrade for the Q9c release when Sprint has completed its testing.

MasterMunan · 04-22-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mashie

The rep doesn't know what he is talking about. First off, you can not and will not be able to download a generic version of WM 6.1, it doesn't exist. Next, if MS puts download links on their site, it will just be a link to the official download from Sprint/Moto. Either way, there will only be 1 upgrade for the Q9c release when Sprint has completed its testing.

Actually, you're quite mistaken. The "generic" version does exist. We've been flashing phones with it for a year, but it's used as a core for testing only. It's a functional OS, in the sense that DOS was.
Sprint, Verizon, AT&T and others add their own apps, settings and personalization to the custom releases, and really, that's the one you want.
There will actually be a release for each carrier, not for the Q9C as such. So Verizon will have a different update than we Sprint users will.
The base WM6.1 doesn't have anything special other than a more stable core.
Microsoft cannot distribute any OS for a carrier's phone, by contractual agreement so you will never be able to obtain one from us.
You are correct about the links, to an extent however. There are already Q9C links on the Windows Mobile site, but they point to the Motorola update page.

Mashie · 04-22-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MasterMunan

Actually, you're quite mistaken. The "generic" version does exist. We've been flashing phones with it for a year, but it's used as a core for testing only. It's a functional OS, in the sense that DOS was.
Sprint, Verizon, AT&T and others add their own apps, settings and personalization to the custom releases, and really, that's the one you want.
There will actually be a release for each carrier, not for the Q9C as such. So Verizon will have a different update than we Sprint users will.
The base WM6.1 doesn't have anything special other than a more stable core.
Microsoft cannot distribute any OS for a carrier's phone, by contractual agreement so you will never be able to obtain one from us.
You are correct about the links, to an extent however. There are already Q9C links on the Windows Mobile site, but they point to the Motorola update page.

We are saying the exact same thing. I am not referring to any version of the OS that is being used for internal testing. I am referring to a "generic" release to the public such was suggested earlier in this thread and this is something that MS will not provide for any device ouside of the internal test audiance. MS will point to each carrier upgrade location, in this case the Moto site.

MasterMunan · 04-22-2008, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mashie

We are saying the exact same thing. I am not referring to any version of the OS that is being used for internal testing. I am referring to a "generic" release to the public such was suggested earlier in this thread and this is something that MS will not provide for any device ouside of the internal test audiance. MS will point to each carrier upgrade location, in this case the Moto site.

Ahh, I see where you were going. Okay, I officially stand corrected.. Or at least on the same page.

statepkt · 05-04-2008, 06:45 PM

Is this ever going to happen?

NeoteriX · 05-05-2008, 02:19 PM

Sprint's CITA press release indicated "Summer 2008". Before we get ahead of ourselves, it is not technically even summer yet, as summer begins on June 21st. Summer is also several months long, so that leaves a pretty sizable window for Sprint/Microsoft/Motorola to get their act together.

Patience, friend.

MasterMunan · 05-06-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by statepkt

Is this ever going to happen?

Read about four replies up. July, Aug or Sept. Summer quarter.......

Patience. Soon we will have the upgrade and THEN we will rule the world!!!!

mas90guru · 06-03-2008, 02:42 PM

Has anyone checked the moto site lately? There is now an installer for Sprint / Moto Q9C -- but since I don't have one I cannot tell WHAT this installs.

I do know when I checked a few days ago that Q9C was not listed as an option.

Can anyone verify if this is a WM 6.1 UG?

http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto...0Data%20Cable#

shackk · 06-03-2008, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mas90guru

Has anyone checked the moto site lately? There is now an installer for Sprint / Moto Q9C -- but since I don't have one I cannot tell WHAT this installs.

I do know when I checked a few days ago that Q9C was not listed as an option.

Can anyone verify if this is a WM 6.1 UG?

http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto...0Data%20Cable#

Image -> (note large pic) http://wurbly.com/pics/Q9c_6.1.jpg

*above image from user noodlez at everythingq.com*

Looks like the Q9c update has been released. Just follow the directions on the Moto website. I have not confirmed personally but from this thread at everythingq, it does look legit.

http://www.everythingq.com/forum/mot...sed-22456.html

04-18-2008, 05:16 PM	#1
emike2k3 Pre User Join Date: Feb 10, '08 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 179 Phone: Palm Pre Thanks: 11 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts SU$: 484	WM 6.1 Available Now!!! A co-worker who also owns a Q9c said that when he talked to Sprint on the phone last night they said he could stop by a Sprint store and have the WM 6.1 update installed to his phone. Has anyone else heard about this?

04-18-2008, 05:19 PM	#2
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sp1974 Telegraph User Join Date: Mar 26, '08 Location: Winthrop Harbor, Illinois Posts: 54 Phone: Motorola Q9C Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 635	I have contacted both Sprint and they told me to contact Motorola and than I contacted Motorola and they told me to contact Sprint. Right now I don't think either one knows what is going on. I than emailed the chick who wrote the press release about 6.1 and she responded that yes it will be released, more than likely it will be released from Motorola's web site and not until summer time.

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mas90guru Walkie Talkie User Join Date: Nov 29, '03 Location: Glastonbury, CT Posts: 396 Phone: Mogul / 6800 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 608	Has anyone checked the moto site lately? There is now an installer for Sprint / Moto Q9C -- but since I don't have one I cannot tell WHAT this installs. I do know when I checked a few days ago that Q9C was not listed as an option. Can anyone verify if this is a WM 6.1 UG? http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto...0Data%20Cable#