Windows 6.1 coming on April 1st? - MERGED

[shaun0207]

Anybody think this is gonna happen? Correct me if I'm wrong, wouldn't our providers have to get the new software and tweak it to work with their services?

http://www.slashgear.com/windows-mob...php#more-10890

Windows Mobile 6.1 coming for you on April Fools Day

Do you remember that semi-formal roadmap we saw not too long ago that pretty much stated that Microsoft had seen the error of their mobile ways and with 6.1 they were going to fix a lot of things and make a move towards higher useability? Well I don’t know if that’s come true or not, but word is that we’ll find out on April 1st. Supposedly April 1st is the release date for the new version of Windows Mobile which is rumored to include a newer, better, web browser that allows for zoom and scrolling with ease. It also will offer up a more Vista-like UI, copy/paste from IE, new fonts, a task manage more similar to its desktop siblings, WiFi indicator, and auto-configure in ActiveSync for your email.

So, its not an entirely new OS like some think Windows Mobile handhelds need, but it’s a major step in the right direction and should definitely make at least a few things more intuitive, if not user friendly. I have no idea if they’ll try and charge for the minor revision update or not, but I’d guess not. Now all we need to do is get Sony Ericsson to push out that XPERIA X1 with this new OS, which could happen since CTIA starts on April first as well.
[via Gizmodo]

[Yay 4 Juggs]

i dont know about you but i already have 6.1 on my phone...

[shaun0207]

Originally Posted by Yay 4 Juggs

i dont know about you but i already have 6.1 on my phone...

I dont have it yet. I was waiting for the official release.

[zero157h7]

Originally Posted by shaun0207

I dont have it yet. I was waiting for the official release.

Why?

This is me typing to fulfill the 10 character minimum.

[shaun0207]

Originally Posted by zero157h7

Why?

This is me typing to fulfill the 10 character minimum.

I looked at the all the things you have to do to unlock the device to allow the custom ROM and it looked like alot of steps.

[jason25]

Originally Posted by shaun0207

I looked at the all the things you have to do to unlock the device to allow the custom ROM and it looked like alot of steps.

there really aren't that many steps...I mean I can do it, so it can't be that hard.

[chappy]

Originally Posted by shaun0207

I looked at the all the things you have to do to unlock the device to allow the custom ROM and it looked like alot of steps.

It's not hard, but it doesn't always work. I spent two days and went through 4 custom roms trying to get my phone to work properly before I went back to the Sprint ROM.

This is good news for me. I hope it's out soon.

[romanst]

Originally Posted by shaun0207

I looked at the all the things you have to do to unlock the device to allow the custom ROM and it looked like alot of steps.

Ehhh... suck it up and just flash it. Nuerom is WAY better than stock.

[angel12]

Originally Posted by shaun0207

I dont have it yet. I was waiting for the official release.

if you are waiting for an official release on the mogul for 6.1, i wouldnt hold my breath. The build that no2chem based his rom on is an "official" release, it was pulled off a kaiser that was an official rom from a carrier that got jump happy and released it early afaik. so everyone that is using the new kitchen or no2chems roms are using an official full version of 6.1. try it. its easy to flash, especially with the new kitchen.

[sHockz]

Originally Posted by shaun0207

I dont have it yet. I was waiting for the official release.

im like you, i like the official stuff. not to diss no2chem or dcd, i just dont like to take the risks of flashing. i flashed enough xbox's in my day to know that 1 out of every 10 flashes doesnt go your way even if you do them all exactly the same...