Another wm 6.5 Thread - Page 4

gyoung345 · #31 (**permalink**) 02-16-2009, 03:27 PM

So what does that mean for those of us that have a 6.1 version phone? Will we be left out of the official support? For instance, I have a Touch Pro and during the conference HTC announced the Touch Pro 2 that will be released with WM 6.1 and will be upgradable to WM 6.5. From the looks of it Microsoft is wanting the Windows Logo button on all WM 6.5 hardware, does this mean that Sprint/Verizon are going to bypass the older hardware?

I am sure we will get some ROMs that will allow us 6.1 users to upgrade, but since we don't have the Windows button are we going to be crippled?

k_semler · #32 (**permalink**) 02-17-2009, 03:21 AM

According to MS, no current devices on the market will be offered WM 6.5.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/m...ws-mobile-6-5/

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Originally Posted by Engadget Mobile

Sadly, Microsoft's saying that no devices in the market today will receive official 6.5 updates ... the first devices with Windows Mobile 6.5 preinstalled should be available in the fourth quarter of the year.

gyoung345 · #33 (**permalink**) 02-17-2009, 11:17 AM

That's too bad. I'm sure some ROM Chef's will prepare, but it would be nice if it was supported by the manufacturer and/or provider.

GREY.FOXX · #34 (**permalink**) 02-17-2009, 02:55 PM

From everything I heard, D2 and TP2 will get a free upgrade.....cool but what about others that have a D or a TP (or older models), is MS going to just leave them hanging.

Well WM 6.5 may not be no Android or Apple OS but I guess its a start *sarcastic shrug*