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[IndyLux]

So, I had my first software failure on my HD7S Windows Phone and thought I would share the dirty details here.

What Happened: The phone was nearly out of battery so I plugged it in. As I did, I turned it on to check my e-mail and the screen froze on me. I waited for a minute, tried to use the power button, but it was not responding.

What I Did: Like a good geek, I unplugged the phone, took out the battery, pushed the power button for a second, waited a minute, put the battery back in, plugged in the phone and turned it back oh.

Result?: Very slow boot followed by the message that my storage card was not working. Several reboots later, same behavior. Searched the forums and called HTC support who had me do a hard reset of my phone (FYI, you get an awful BSOD/DOS Prompt when you do this). It WORKED! Sort of....

While the phone was updated, the restore from the Zune software did not! In fact, despite the phone supposedly being backed up each time I sync, there was no restore button. Looked like I would have to start from scratch. Nice thing is that WP7 lets you log into Facebook, Live, and Google and starts to repopulate your address book and other settings. Bad thing, all of the cleanup I did in my contacts (combining multiple entries into one person) were lost. All my settings (WiFi, theme, power preferences, etc) were lost. Good thing, like any fresh install the phone seemed to be a bit snappier.

Of course, this happened right before I left for a trip, so I was music-less and podcast-less. Sad.

The one surprising thing that may have caused the lack of restore option was that I had originally setup the phone when I had a regular hard drive in my computer. After installing and SSD and re-istalling the OS, I had to re-associate my phone with the 'new' computer. The Zune software states that you can only restore from the 'first computer you synced your phone to'. Really? Why the heck would that be?

Anyway, minor speed bump in an otherwise happy WP7 experience. Don't like having my first BSOD and not really sure what I did to cause the problem in the first place.

Let's hope Mango makes such nasty behavior a thing of the past.

[Greg Welch]

while i have had a just a few troubles over the last year with my W7 pnone, i cant wait for mango as well roumer has it, in the next week or so.

now onto the more pressing issue, you went on a trip without tunes or the latest PODCASTS - 1 LOL

[Greg Welch]

Give this update a try:

http://www.redmondpi...ow-to-tutorial/

[ikon]

Give this update a try:

http://www.redmondpi...ow-to-tutorial/

As I understand it, a number of the features of Mango are telco provider dependant. Is there any chance that following that guide could lead to you not getting the features specific to your provider?

[Greg Welch]

As I understand it, a number of the features of Mango are telco provider dependant. Is there any chance that following that guide could lead to you not getting the features specific to your provider?

I read that too, but i downloaded it thru zune site and havent seen any tmobil only items yet, what i can confirm is no Internet and talk at the same time. Bummer

this is release 7720 7.5

[ikon]

I read that too, but i downloaded it thru zune site and havent seen any tmobil only items yet, what i can confirm is no Internet and talk at the same time. Bummer

this is release 7720 7.5

If you listen/watch the latest Windows Weekly netcast, there is an interview with the guy in charge of MS' mobile development. He talks about how he can only answer questions down to a certain level of the OS because, after that, it becomes provider dependant.

[IndyLux]

I think they will roll out the Mango update for the HD7S this week, but I'm no longer holding my breath. I have tried ALL of the tricks with no luck.

[Greg Welch]

so you tried my link above? i had to try it a couple times but the trick is when in zune software and you hit update within 1-2 seconds it needs that to check internet then pull the rj45 out so it continues looking for update if it jumps right to the "you have no internet connection notice" do it again. got mine first try, my wifes took 4 trys

[ikon]

"That's what....", nah, nvm

[Greg Welch]

"That's what....", nah, nvm

you lost me, what

[IndyLux]

Yes, I have tried that trick 7-8 times. It doesn't work for me. Have you done this on an HD7S? I think it's not being updated yet even with the force.

[Greg Welch]

Yes mine is the HD7 from TMobil

[IndyLux]

It's different. HD7S on AT&T is NOT on the list.

[Greg Welch]

bummer. just a thought, i couldnt get this trick to work on my wifes pc but it did on mine, go figure

[IndyLux]

Thanks! I would try on another machine, but I have a hunch that it'll be available through the legit route in a week or so so I'm gonna wait. Enjoy your mango, I'll join you soon.

[ikon]

Thanks! I would try on another machine, but I have a hunch that it'll be available through the legit route in a week or so so I'm gonna wait. Enjoy your mango, I'll join you soon.

s'ok. By the time you get your mango his will be old and overripe

[IndyLux]

Right? I want my mango to sit in a brown paper bag for a few days so it's nice and juicy. Rest of all-y-all eat your tart green mangos and I'll wait patiently.