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 feature to approximate your current location – great for directions, finding nearby restaurants or business, or checking local traffic.1
- Improved ongoing delivery of email sent to VersaMail accounts using Microsoft’s Direct Push Technology via Exchange ActiveSync
- Bluetooth usability enhancements and updates
- Sprint TV performance enhancements
- Enhanced AOL Instant Messenger performance
- Improved performance when adding a contact using Mobile Voice Control
- Improved email attachment handling
- Changed default camera shutter sound to “ON.†Audible shutter “click†will be heard when taking photos
- Allows Preferred Roaming List updates over the air
The update is expected to last approximately an hour and as always, backup devices before updating.
Firmware Tracker: Updated
Encyclopedia: Palm Centro
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Hmm been using the update for about five hours right and it seems alot more responsive
I am not a techy person…but do have a centro…Can someone tell me what I need to do to get this firmware update?
If you are a person that believes you could benefit from the improvements in the firmware update then you should probably do the upgrade or have someone who is techy help or do it for you. Botching a firmware update is not good so take your time to read all the info as the update is taking place and make sure to follow the directions.
As an alternative, you can take the phone to a Sprint Store, and they can do the update for you. You really should update, even if you don’t think you’ll directly benefit from the changes listed.