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!
March 27th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
The key and pin do not work for the version I downloaded – Win Vista?
March 27th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
You said it fixed GPS battery drain… does it fix the issues with the gps taking forever to locate satellites?
Also, I’m assuming this will revert the epix back to 6.1 assuming you have trashcan’s 6.5 installed?
March 27th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
# For the ID prompt, enter 6416
# For the Key prompt, enter 2364
March 27th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
I used the keys you promted on the windows xp version and its not working
March 28th, 2010 at 1:02 am
try 5174 and 4678 for XP
March 28th, 2010 at 4:04 am
i am using windows 7 64-bit and the application runs but doesn’t detect my phone. any clues?
March 28th, 2010 at 10:10 am
I can’t get it to find my phone on XP or Vista 32bit
March 28th, 2010 at 10:37 am
from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5996806&postcount=999
“I ran a diff and the file is exactly the same byte for byte as the origional ID1 update. I suspect they mearly did something on their site which caused the file date to change.”
March 28th, 2010 at 11:06 am
The complete directions are here: http://ars.samsung.com/customer/usa/jsp/faqs/faqs_view_us.jsp?SITE_ID=22&PG_ID=0&AT_ID=151652&PROD_SUB_ID=0&PROD_ID=558
March 28th, 2010 at 11:58 am
So conflicting info:
Original article says it fixes the GPS battery drain issues, but a diff ran (also reported above) shows it to be identical to the ID1 update. Version info reported with *#1234# (from directions posted above) is the same as post IDI update — and there is no mention of the GPS fix at the end of the instructions. One would think there would be.
If it truly fixes the GPS issues in the phone module, I’d be willing to re-flash to 6.1, then reapply trashcan’s ROM. Otherwise, I’m sitting tight.
BTW .. Mark asks about 64bit issues above. The recently posted instruction links clearly indicate the drivers are not compatible with the 64bit Windows OS.
March 28th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
Update – i’ve played around more w the GPS and it seems to be draining my battery more quickly. All signs are pointing to this patch being a re-release of the May 2009 ID1 patch.
March 29th, 2010 at 10:16 am
GPS works great on my unit. Finally I can use Garmin on my EPIX again with no worries.
Thumbs Up – Until the 6.5 Release….
March 29th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
Did you have the original lD1 update installed?
March 29th, 2010 at 7:49 pm
They just posted the original ID1 updates on the main web page. Before you had to go through the update pdf to the special “ars.samsung” website to get the updates. Samsung is probably making the site easier to access for people or hopefully putting the old patch up in preparation for the 6.5 update. (wishfull thinking)
March 29th, 2010 at 10:31 pm
I don’t think this was the same file as the original ID1.
My GPS is functioning correctly now, as it was not before.
March 30th, 2010 at 9:32 am
Justin: it is the same file, others have done a byte comparison, they can’t be different if that comes up the same. It may be working after you re-applied ID1, but it wasn’t because there was anything different with what was released. That said I am glad it is working for you, whatever the cause.
March 30th, 2010 at 11:10 am
Gotcha… Just glad to see the GPS functioning now…
March 30th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
Yes it does work in windows 7 x64 you have to run the program in Admin mod.
March 30th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
And my GPS does work faster since I updated it again.
March 30th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
So the secret is ID1 twice? Guess nobody tried that one.
Looks like I know what I’m doing tonight. (thanks for the x64 advice keith)
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April 25th, 2010 at 8:11 am
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April 25th, 2010 at 11:26 am
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July 31st, 2010 at 4:03 pm
it is great to use a wm6.5 on your device, clarity in screen after update and fast in performers which make for a better usage. samsung epix is now beautiful. more features and work 70% accurate, though media player sometimes freezes during play on background or today screen when screwing tracks as it plays.though i love it. previous was let down 50% accuracy. update an it is ok