Remember to check your registry HKLM\Software\Microsoft\.NetCompactFramework\
Change 3.7 value from "0" to "1"
I will add any info on this build as soon as I get it:
by Trancecoder@XDA:
Recently, a leaked version of .NET CF "3.7" has surfaced on XDA-Developers. I decided to take a look at it to see what's different. Unfortunately, only the mobile runtime is available, so no easy access to development tools. However, that doesn't stop Red Gate's .NET Reflector from peeking at the insides of a lot of these DLLs.
So I've been exploring the leaked DLLs pseudorandomly, and here are the differences between .NET CF 3.5 and "3.7" that I have found so far:
- Added System.AppDomainManager as well as its prerequisites
- Advanced stuff that the majority of people don't touch, I bet
- Used for customizing the CLR
- Already exists in full .NET 3.5
- Added System.TimeZoneInfo
- Currently it is internal sealed, but that will likely change by release time
- Already exists in full .NET 3.5
- Added System.DateTimeOffset
- It's public!
- Already exists in full .NET 3.5
- Added System.Security.Cryptography.SHA256 and related classes
- Also added HMAC with SHA1 and SHA256 support
- Already exists in full .NET 3.5
- Added System.Linq.Expressions namespace
- Probably a bunch of other LINQ-related additions as well
- Already exists in full .NET 3.5
- Added System.Runtime.Serialization.Json namespace
- It certainly isn't for ASP.NET
- Perhaps it's for Silverlight?
- Already exists in full .NET 3.5
- Added System.IO.UnmanagedMemoryStream
- No visible changes to the Marshal class though
- Already exists in full .NET 3.5
From the above list, it looks like we're just getting more .NET 3.5 stuff in the Compact Framework. I don't have a problem with that. I just really want to develop with WPF/Silverlight for WIndows Mobile!
Hmm, I just realized that I didn't look in any WinMo-specific assemblies. Let's see what I'll find there.
- Added Microsoft.WindowsCE.Forms.CentralMenu
- A mystery, Holmes!
- Also added CentralMenuExtensions - very interesting
That's it so far. Still, there is a mysterious Central Menu that I'll be wondering about now. Is this related to what all those
purported WM7 screenshots had in the bottom-center of the screen? Maybe, or maybe it's just wishful thinking. I'd say, it's likely the latter. I guess we'll find out soon enough
By l3v5y@xda:
The current builds of 3.7 don't have DirectX support (as far as I can see) so things like lights.exe don't work.
Seems that backwards compatability may not have been a priority.
I would be weary of downloading this. The .NET framework is collection of libraries to make developing applications just that much easier. Installing a version of the .NET framework is not going to improve your device in any way. This supposed version has not been released; only until Microsoft releases this will we be able to really use it to build applications. The next version is going to be 4.0 anyway because the compact framework follows the same versioning of the full framework. This is a waste and is of no value to end user, especially since there will be no applications in existence that use this supposed framework until it is released from Microsoft.
Is it compatible with d3d drivers?
It does work only if you remove the D3D out of the ROM first, then add the NetCF3.7. Reboot and then add the D3D and lights.exe works.
UH OHH:
Originally Posted by microsoft
VIA EMAIL:
Demand for Immediate Take-Down: Notice of Infringing Activity
URL: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=525367
Case #: 248220
Date: 29 June 2009
Dear Sir or Madam,
Microsoft has received information that the domain listed above, which appears to be on servers under your control, is offering unlicensed copies of, or is engaged in other unauthorized activities relating to copyrighted works published by Microsoft.
1. Identification of copyrighted works:
Copyrighted work(s):
.NET Compact Framework 3.7
Copyright owner:
Microsoft Corporation
2. Copyright infringing material or activity found at the following location(s):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=525367
The above copyright work(s) is being made available for copying, through downloading, at the above location without authorization of the copyright owner.
3. Statement of authority:
The information in this notice is accurate, and I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that I am authorized to act on behalf of Microsoft, the owner of the copyright(s) in the work(s) identified above. I have a good faith belief that none of the materials or activities listed above have been authorized by Microsoft, its agents, or the law.
We hereby give notice of these activities to you and request that you take expeditious action to remove or disable access to the material described above, and thereby prevent the illegal reproduction and distribution of this copyright work(s) via your company's network.
We appreciate your cooperation in this matter. Please advise us regarding what actions you take.
Yours sincerely,
xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Internet Investigator
on behalf of Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way
Mods, If this is genuine, I will take this down immediately.
Heres the OEM Package:
http://filefactory.com/file/ag6b02c/...3_7_8345_00_7z