It looks like an update for Windows Phone 7 is coming soon. Microsoft support uploaded a new troubleshooting page called "Troubleshooting problems during software update for Windows Phone 7." The ability to copy and paste has been promised by Microsoft in the update, as well performance enhancements.
The update has been called "nodo" for no donuts. French Windows Phone enthusiast bloggers believe that it will be available February 7, in time for Mobile World Congress. Previous rumors suggested that the Windows Phone update would be released in January.
In order to do any kind of update on a Windows Phone 7, you must have the latest edition of the Zune software installed on your computer. Mac users will have to install the Windows Phone 7 Connector to the phone.
Be forewarned that updates can take a long time, notes the article.
Content is backed up first. The software will let you know
approximately how much time the update will take. Do not disconnect
your phone durng the process.
There are some tips for each error code. In general make sure:
- Your phone is fully charged.
- You are using the USB cable that came with the Windows Phone 7.
- There is space on your hard drive.
- The Windows Phone 7 has the correct date and time.
You will not be able to make and receive emergency calls during the update. Microsoft reported this week that there were 2 million copies of Windows Phone 7 distributed to handset makers.
Windows Phone 7 models include the HTC Surround, Samsung Focus, LG Quantum, Dell Venue Pro, and HTC HD7.
Microsoft is working with the third-party app maker that caused errant data usage to correct glitches.
Ovum recently predicted that Windows Phone 7 will upset the smartphone balance of power. A Windows Phone appeared on an episode of Castle.
Windows Phone 7 smartphones have the same operating system and a few differences in hardware, which we compare in "Best
Top Windows Phones: Windows Phones Compared."