Sunday, June 8, 2008

Windows Mobile 6.1 released for the Q9C!

This is a great development for users of the Q9C, as 3 days of Windows Mobile 6.1 has made me quite pleased. You can get the update from Motorola since Sprint doesn't seem to be doing it yet (or at least some techs don't know about it) and it's pretty painless to do. I recommend doing the update using the "Via Your Computer" option since the phone will need to reboot and continue installation. There's already a rundown of the new features by Microsoft:

  • Instant messaging-like texting
  • Improved Internet browsing
  • Simpler e-mail and Bluetooth setup
  • New Home screen interface
  • New Getting Started Center
  • Security enhancements
  • Easier Wi-Fi connection
  • More personal choice
Of those, I've found some great changes. It's nice to have copy/paste functionality in texts, emails, and IE. Texts are now threaded, meaning your conversations get grouped which is much nicer than a linear list of texts where you can't follow a conversation. The phone seems to respond quicker, and I'm pretty certain the battery life has improved. The new Sliding Panels homescreen is really slick and very functional. IE seems to load pages more quickly, lets you zoom in or out on the page, and finally lets you set your homepage without some ugly registry tweak. Most apps from 6.0 still work fine, as do the tweaks.

Bottomline: If you own a Q9C you want this upgrade.

We'll see if I come up with more benefits in the coming days...for one, I've spotted a feature in text messaging that lets you use some predefined messages (you can create your own too) so if you like using a phrase a lot or find yourself sending a "Where you at?"-type text message frequently, it just got even easier.

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4 comments:

  1. KevinJuly 8, 2008 at 4:04 PM

    Have you had any problems with random restarts since installying 6.1? I installed it on my Q9c about a week ago, and now it restarts at least once a day, generally in the evening. Any thoughts?

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  2. UnknownJuly 14, 2008 at 10:08 PM

    is this update gonna come out for the verizon q9c? i'd love to have threaded text messages

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  3. UnknownAugust 2, 2008 at 9:52 PM

    thanks for the heads up, that update is cool. The new sliding panel home pages is greatg and you're right, it does seem like IE and other apps are moving more quickly.

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  4. marmarinouSeptember 21, 2008 at 3:00 PM

    The Motorola site now has an update to WM6.1 for the Verizon Q9c:

    http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/motosupport/source/SoftwareUpdateSummary.asp?country=USA&language=ENS&web_page_name=SUPPORT&strCarrierId=Verizon%20Wireless&strPhone=MOTO%20Q9c&strCable=Mini%20USB%20Data%20Cable

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