Upgrading to Windows Phone 7 May Not Be Possible

2 Mar 2010

Yes, most of us want Windows Phone 7 to be very different from Windows Mobile. And Microsoft promised that it will, indeed, be different — closer to the latest generation of Zunes than to a Windows Mobile 6.x phone. But it comes with a price: Chances are owners of Windows Mobile 6.x devices won’t be able to upgrade to Windows Phone 7 software.

Up until recently, it looked as though there was a chance of upgrading; as Microsoft’s UK Mobile Business Group Director Alex Reeve said, it’s up to their “hardware partners to think about.”

But now, news comes out that owners of HTC HD2, a new Windows Mobile 6.5 device that seems more than capable of running the new software, won’t be able to upgrade to Windows Phone 7 software. Furthermore, according to APC, Microsoft’s general manager for mobile communications business in the Asia-Pacific region, Natasha Kwan, none of the current phones have what it takes.

“Because we have very specific requirements for Windows Phone 7 Series the current phones we have right now will not be upgradable,” she said.

This doesn’t mean that Windows Mobile 6.x owners will be left with dead-end devices, as Microsoft is supposed to continue support for them under the name Windows Phone Classic. But if you’re interested in upgrading to Windows Phone 7, you’re treading on unstable ground, no matter which Windows Mobile device you own.

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11 Responses to Upgrading to Windows Phone 7 May Not Be Possible

Melinda

March 5th, 2010 at 8:38 am

Couple days ago, I stumbled across godswmobile’ website, and I found Godsw sms thansfer 2.0 is pretty helpful, especial in text message restoring. Pretty funny, you can take and have a try.

Karl O

March 6th, 2010 at 12:18 am

Let me start with your 'feedback' question. Some audiences like to see action movies or thrillers but I think most people love to see a very good horror film. It does not have to be blood and gore. It just have to be very scary. See if you can find a book called 'Film Making" by John Russo. It will help a lot.

As for fund raising. Well, we all have the same problem. I have a system that I use that is very good and brings in a lot of cash but takes a lot of hard work. Good luck.

Melano

March 8th, 2010 at 5:51 am

If you've updated all your hardware and drivers, then the issue must be with the product you're trying to plug in via USB, or the actual USB port. If you have other ports, try them. Try the device in other computers to see if it works. There could also be a compatibility issue. And make sure no cords are damaged or twisted or burnt out.

Stephen B

March 9th, 2010 at 10:04 am

forgetting for a moment that global warming is all bullsh%t.
australia should lead by example and also NOT try to force our neighbours to do what WE want them to do.
australia should (regardless of the realities of the science)
-solar power
-wind power
-water tanks on every house
-improve farming methords
-electric cars
etc

♫Leah Ashlie♫

March 11th, 2010 at 5:29 am

WTF? Too friggin long. didn't even read it.

vansemmanuel

March 17th, 2010 at 6:08 pm

You can always go to the windows website and they provide windows mobile for all mobile devices.Dont forget to have the USB connected perfectly together.If there is troubleshooting then contact me and i will help.

Really Old Guy

March 19th, 2010 at 1:52 am

Yes there is. Go to;

and grab My Mobiler.
Of course you need;

running on the PC.
Just connect the mobile device to the PC with a USB cable, run the My Mobiler and it will install onto both the PC and the device.
Hope that helps.