Windows Mobile 6.1 Upgrade for Samsung i760 Smartphone Available Now
July 16, 2008
“The Samsung SCH-i760 on Verizon Wireless network can now be upgraded to the Windows mobile 6.1 with the official software upgrade from Samsung. Other than the OS upgrade, you will also be abe to browse and watch YouTube videos after the updates.According to the software update page, the update also includes numerous software additions/enhancements / corrections. Check out the list below,
- Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 with version AKU 1.0.0
- Popular features for WM6.1 include, threaded SMS, Domain Enrollment, and updated ?Vista? looks.
- Applied, several Bluetooth improvements (updated BT DUN profile, improved scanning)
- Applied, support for YouTube videos
- Applied, Qualcomm patch
- Fixed, memory leakage by replacing POOM API
- Fixed, notification malfunction under certain conditions
- Fixed, certain conditions prevented delivery of MMS
- Added, MEID support (included in BC04 MR)
- Added, WLAN chipset enhancement (included in BC04 MR)
The i760 is designed with a simple horizontal slide that reveals a full QWERTY keyboard. In addition, the SCH-i760 features a 1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder, MP3 player, as well as landscape and portrait display, WiFi capabilities and stylus pen. You can get the update via the direct download link: For Windows XP [link] For Windows Vista [link] ” via slashphone.com
In the event that anyone else experiences bricking action with the i760 after a faulty update, please consider the following: Failures and “download again” error messagaes are a clear indication of an interruption of the downloading process. Upon no response of the Samsung i760, Hold the Left Soft Key down (next to the CRL key) while resetting the device which will cause the device to by-pass any software integration. (Do not hold the CLR and RightSoft key, it will only lead to the Emergency Mode and usually the device will not boot past that point). After which the device will revert back to default factory settings. You will lose any and all programs and settings that were installed. Lucky for you that you have a backup of the ROM - right? Don’t worry, whether you use Resco backup, Sprite backup, etc., the backup file while restore all of the programs and settings in 6.1 without any hiccups. The trick is to re-try to update the ROM before running to the nearest Verizon store.
This worked for me except that to bypass I had to hold the CLR key while resetting instead of the left soft key while resetting. Not sure what the difference is. Maybe different hardware versions??? That being said, here is what I did.
1. Hold CLR key and press the soft reset button.
2. The phone will boot up in bypass mode.
3. Rerun the Verizon 6.1 upgrade program.
With any luck it will complete successfully this time.
Mine did!