Samsung Releases Windows Mobile 6.1 Update for Sprint Ace

Samsung has officially released the long-awaited Windows Mobile 6.1 update for the Sprint Samsung ACE, which we reviewed in March.

The update features full support for GPS and LBS via Sprint Navigation and Live Search, threaded SMS, support for unsigned application installation, full Excel/Word editing, and other improvements.

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Firmware Tracker Updated

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5 Comments on “Samsung Releases Windows Mobile 6.1 Update for Sprint Ace”

Dan on October 16th, 2008, 4:01 pm  

how does one update the firmware on this phone?

Christopher Price on October 17th, 2008, 12:33 am  

1) Go to the firmware tracker linked above, find the update for your phone.
2) Download it to your PC.
3) Run the updater and follow the instructions on the screen.

Question on October 17th, 2008, 7:05 am  

Hi,
Anyone knows is it come with EV-DO Rev.A upgrade as well?

Thanks.

Christopher Price on October 17th, 2008, 2:20 pm  

The update does not add EV-DO Rev A. The HTC Touch and Mogul shipped with Rev A hardware, which was enabled via a software update. The Ace only has Rev 0 hardware, and cannot be upgraded to Rev A.

Dan on October 17th, 2008, 8:43 pm  

just installed, excellent update!

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