Windows Mobile 6.5 Officially Released for Samsung Epix

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Samsung has FINALLY released Windows Mobile 6.5 for the Samsung Epix.

I have yet to install it, but hizhonor at HoFo reports:

• Fixes GPS issue
• Smoother operation that using Trashcan’s ROM

Things to note before upgrading to Windows Mobile 6.5

• Back up everything on your Samsung Epix you don’t want lost. Upgrading will delete all the files on your phone.
• There does not appear to be an official means for rolling back to Windows Mobile 6.1. If you decide to upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.5 you are most likely stuck with Windows Mobile 6.5.
• Windows 7 users: Run the installer in “Vista Compatibility Mode”

If you try the update, leave a comment about your experience!

(Picture of Samsung.com’s new Samsung Epix software support download options)

Samsung March 25, 2010 Multipatch ID1 an accident

Samsung replied to my inquiry regarding  Multipatch ID1 patch download with a March 25, 2010 release date on their Web site. Apparently Samsung upgraded their file server which updated the timestamp on their server. Below is Samsung’s official response:

Thank you for your inquiry. The two files that are dated March 25, 2010 are the original ID1 update. The server the ID1 upgrade is hosted on was changed and this changed the date on the file postings, by default.

We sincerely apologize for any confusion this has caused.

Concerning the release of Windows Mobile 6.5 for the Epix, unfortunately, we are unable to speculate when this software revision might be available due to the fact that this might lead to inaccurate information and confusion.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this presents. Please feel free to check back periodically for updates.

Sorry to get everyones hopes up!

Samsung Multipatch ID1 Update (March 25, 2010) a dud?

Note: This is NOT a Windows Mobile 6.5 Update.

UPDATE 2: Samsung has confirmed this is the old May 2009 ID1 update. Do not bother installing this patch.

UPDATE 1: keff found a post on xda-developers.com where the poster performed a btye-diff on this patch installer and the original May, 2009 ID1 Update installer and says they are exactly the same. If this is the case this patch is no different than ID1 patch that broke GPS functionality.  I am waiting back to hear from Samsung regarding their official stance on this patch release.

I recommend not applying the patch.

My Experience

• GPS satellite lock still taking a long time
• After running app the uses GPS, device.exe process stays at 60%+ CPU utilization
• GPS apps drain battery more quickly than they would otherwise
• No SLOG dumps yet

Again, I recommend not applying this patch as Samsung has confirmed its a a re-release of the May 2009 ID1 patch.

For those of you that want to install this patch for some reason, please read this post to see what the ID1 patch does.

If people have comments on experiences installing and using the update, please post in the comments!