Sprint HTC Mogul Update Adds GPS & EV-DO Rev A (Updated)

http://digg.com/gadgets/Sprint_HTC_Mogul_Update_Adds_GPS_EV_DO_Rev_A

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Any word on whether or not this update got MMS, Sprint TV, or the updated video drivers? Anything else it got that wasn’t mentioned?

It most likely did not receive updated video drivers, HTC has backed down (once again), despite HTC’s own CEO promising the drivers.

MMS is not included as Sprint has said they have no plans to add it.

I think Sprint TV made the cut, it should be the same version that was in the Touch. If not, you can install it yourself… not hard to do.

Thanks for the mirror! 9K DL speed from HTC was killing me!

Does anyone have instructions on how to do the upgrade, I’m a dummy when it comes to this stuff but I’m always on the internet on my Mogul and would like to enjoy the faster speed.

Download the update, and launch it. Instructions will appear on-screen.

Just applied the update myself. Sprint TV is not included, I’m not sure why…

Sprint Navigation is incorrectly labeled as TeleNav in Start > Programs. It is the Sprint Navigation version of TeleNav however… really not sure how they missed that one.

Haven’t done any Rev A tests yet. Oh, and no TouchFLO either. Thankfully, Sprint TV and TouchFLO are rather easy to install.

You need to run the application from a PC running Windows XP SP2 or Vista.

This is the fourth update that Sprint has released.

2.08 Original
2.09
2.16
2.17
3.35 Latest

Technically you are correct, however, 2.16/2.17 is generally considered a single release. 2.17 fixes a single issue which was present in 2.16, and most did not even report most releases (I don’t even think we did).

If you are going that route, you might as well consider 2.08/2.09 a single release. All that 2.09 added was the Sprint Music Store.

J.

Hey Christopher, I am really interested and add Sprint TV and TouchFlo to my Mogul, can you tell me how can I do it. THANKS

The difference with 2.08/2.09 is that it added a major new feature, Sprint Music Store, something not previously on smart devices. That’s something worth reporting on and attracting attention, a week-long bug exhibited between 2.16/2.17 generally isn’t.

chris,

I recently used the gps radio hack and firmware. do I have to restore to original firmware to use the new rev a update?
furthermore, I would like to thank you for all your hard work and info

chris,

another question I had was that when I did the hack, I lost some features such as voice activated dialing that came standard befire the hack, will this update bring back those features?

please let me know if there is anything I have to do to the phone before the update.

thanks!!!

Yes, if you have installed the hacked firmware, all the Sprint-installed software will be restored.

But, to install the “stock” firmware, you’ll need to re-lock your phone to accept such updates. There are several guides out there, post in the forums if you have trouble with it though.

Off-topic, but now that the Mogul RevA update is out, anyone know when it will be available for the Touch?

I’ve heard rumors of June being the roll-out date, with August being the fall-back date. The delay may be to allow for Windows Mobile 6.1 to be included in a single update.

Chris did you know where I can find the info on how to add sprint TV and Touch Flo to my MOGUL. THANKS in advance.

I just ran 4 speed tests on my mogul. Results bleow are PRE update. (rev0) I will update tonight and post the post updated (revA) speed test numbers on 03/13/2008
Speed test url http://www.dslreports.com/mspeed?jisok=1&more=1
Chose the 1MB file test
Test 1 = 500kbit/sec (2bars of receptioon)
Test 2 = 571kbit/sec (3bars of reception)
Test 3 = 708kbit/sec (4 bars of reception)
Test 4 = 681kbit/sec (4bars of reception)

Post update speed test results
Test 1 = 283kbit/sec 3 bars of reception
Test 2 = 341kbit/sec 4 bars of reception
I give up. Very dissapointed
WTF. Sprint tech support no help at all

Gary, you may be experiencing intermittent capacity issues. I would suggest trying again before writing off the update completely. Also, make sure all of the settings are correct as people report slow speeds only to realize they may be connected to a cellsite far away from their home area.

Please can somebody tell me how to add SPRINT TV and TOUCHFLO to my MOGUL. I would really apreciate if somebody help me with this. THANKS in advance.

Install this CAB file for TOUCHFLO http://rapidshare.com/files/86846549/HTCCube.cab

Chris,

Can you give us specific instructions on how to get the tv working? I had the old cab file that was going around, but I was under the impression that Sprint had put the kabosh on that and it didn’t work anymore. I haven’t tried the cab yet because I haven’t upgraded yet, but would you mind posting instructions and the correct (new?)cab in the forums or something since this seems to be something many of us are curious of?

I’m looking for some assistance with getting sprint TV working as well. The lateast thing i seen was from last november and it din’t work.

hey how do i download the touchflo to my mogule

Hey -

US Cellular just launched the ppc 6800 and the ROM is 2.17.557.0. Will this update even work for this phone?

Thanks

TRIED DOING UPGRADE 4 TIMES. KEEP GETTING STUCK AT “UPGRADING YOUR ROM THIS WILL TAKE 10 MIN” CONNECTION THEN GOES AWAY AND COLORFUL SCREEN COMES UP ON PHONE NUT NEVER GOES UP IN THE PERCENT BAR. CAN ANYBODY HELP?

Anyone know how to use Sprint TV on HTC Mogul? Will appreciate any help.

HELP!!!
I have never updated my HTC Mogul yet as it is only 2 months old.and see there is an update 3.35.651.2
It sounds great but i was told that I will lose evetything on my phone if i do. How do I just update this and NOT lose my files, contacts, pictures, and ringers etc.. They are important ,as it is a business phone Can it be updated without losing anything?
Thanks

I think updating your ROM looses about everything. I would think not the microSD card, or if so, I don’t know why it would. But they say to ’synchronize’ your phone to your pc before updating rom. Tell it to save ‘contacts’, emails, files, whatever.

Any way of managing the gps with an utility other than Google maps and Sprint Navigator?
I just interested in being able to turn the gps on and off without doing a soft reset.

My husband did the update on his MOGUL. He lost voice recognition, all his files including pictures on the MOGUL!!! He lost the ability to use Sprint PCS email too! And the internet is no freekin faster! WASTE OF TIME!!!

I updated my Sprint HTC Mogul 2 nights ago, I see very good improvements. The new upper-right close menu was very much needed, the TelNav is great, however even after talking to a Rep I do not think Sprint TV is available (maybe with hacks) There is a very nice program out there called PIM Update v2.8

http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-pim-backup-v2-8.html

This program save ALL information on phone! It worked perfectly

I am still going to look into the Sprint TV app myself, but all I would use it for would be CNN so I got Sirius for that if I cant anyway.

I think you need to also remember that many settings need to be changed back to lower levels, screen brightness should be way down, redo your email to access the net longer intervals to save on power, member to close all background programs before leaving your phone sit, I just wish i could turn off that Green Flash LED!

I’ve had my Mogul since Oct of 07 and I have no complaints at all, the service is great! unless I cover the darn thing too much. I don’t have BT or WIFI issues, I also talk a good 3,000 to 4,000 minutes a month and about 1500 to 2000 email/txt this phone handles it and so should anyone else’s!

As we’ve noted in more recent coverage, Sprint TV will be added to the Mogul in the next software update.

Hi,

Anybody know when Sprint can release their Software Update on Mogul and what is the link to get more info about that?

Thanks,
Sen

I have not updated my Mogul yet and noticed that Stan mentioned ( on April 25) a SD memory card. I realized I have a 2gig memory card in the phone. If I replace it with the original card and then do the update, will I still lose all my info such as contacts, emails, etc. Where is everything stored anyway? Or will the info be on the card I took out? I just thought that may be an easier way of doing it. After hearing that Sprint TV may be on the next update should I just wait for that? I hate to go through all this again!!! Thank you -anyone who answers.

Joni,

You need to active sync your mogul to your computer using WM Device Center. Create a patnership with your phone to your computer. Sync anything you want to save: contacts, notes, files, calendar. Anything that is saved to your phone. The update will not remove files from your SD card. But if you want to back up this information, create a Mogul SD Card folder on your desktop and copy, drag, drop the files into this folder (while synced). Then run your update. Everyone is waiting for for the WM6.1. It should be out soon. You may want to wait for it.

Ebony,
Thank you for that info. I think I may wait a little longer for the next update to 6.1. Good idea. I certainly don’t want to do this all over! It is not too critical now. Everything is working good. I have tried to add skype and fring on my Mogul. They downloaded and installed but I don’t hear anyone and they can’t hear me. Sounds like I’m not the only one with this problem. I love Skype on my laptop. I have been taking that everywhere I travel. It is great!! If I could get my Mogul to work that would be even better. Any suggestion, and should I also wait to do any of this til AFTER I do the update. I sure hate to have to redo that too! Thanks for all your assistance.
Joni

hey joni… i have a lot of experience trying to find ways around the skype thing.. the problem is, every phone manufacturer has a different signal path for audio to get in and out of your phone so skype can’t just write a program to intercept the audio. ive even tried a bluetooth unit, and that wont work either. the only thing that you can do is download iskoot. its free, and you just download the version relative to your device. iskoot will then log into skype for you and audio works, and you can do skype sms to a mobile device.

i have a question for anyone who has been following these updates…
i downloaded the rom update a few months ago VERSION 3.35.. today, i downloaded VERSION 3.56…
what is different between the two versions, is the new one more functional or is or does it contain added red tape or dead functions or what?

Bryan and Christopher
Thanks for you feedback. I finally updated my Mogul 6800 yesterday and have 6.1 on it. The Sprint TV and Navigation work fine. Next iskoot…. I’ll let you know how that works out. I had Sprint walk me through it as I was really unsure of what to do. They were great!! Thank you Thank you.
Joni

did anyone run into issues updating the rom on vista?

did any who have issuses updating on vista?

No Issues with Vista after the update to 6.1

Did the 6.1 update come out yet? If so, where do I get it from? And what does it come with?
Thanks…

Is there a version of BB messenger that can run on my Sprint HTC Mogul?

Not currently, but it might be included in the BlackBerry for Windows Mobile application… whenever it finally comes out.