Official Sprint MOL3 Software Update discussion

[chris]

I'm updating right now via Vista. I haven't seen any notation on what improvements, fixes this offers. Will let you know if I come across any issues.

-Chris

p.s. - my Sprint Q isn't activated now, so I'm limited to testing capabilities

[chris]

I'm updated. Took 15 minutes or so. No problems that I can report.

-Chris

[DC Wuff]

Did it require a hard reset/wipe everything out?

Edit: Never mind. I went to the Moto site and saw that it would wipe all third-party stuff out, as expected.

[n99hockey]

Originally Posted by DC Wuff

Did it require a hard reset/wipe everything out?

Edit: Never mind. I went to the Moto site and saw that it would wipe all third-party stuff out, as expected.

not only 3rd party...but contacts, calendar, hacks, favorites etc....basically wiping the phone clean like it just came out of the box!

[K3SRK]

The Motorola user guides states:

Motorola Software Update will largely return your Q settings to “new” condition. Personal information
like contacts, calendar, etc., will be backed up and restored; however, Motorola Software Update
cannot back up and restore third-party applications and other Copyright ed material. You will need to
reload third-party applications after updating your Q software, reset ringtones, and re-establish other
personal settings including any personal e-mail accounts.

The update process will remove any purchased content that resides solely on your Q, including downloaded ringtones, games or wallpaper. Please use ActiveSync (Windows 2000/XP users) or
Windows Mobile Device Center (Windows Vista users) to back up this content prior to updating your
Q. Data stored in removable miniSD™ cards will be left untouched during the Motorola Software
Update.

Looks like they claim your personal data is safe, but still, back it up.

[n99hockey]

Originally Posted by K3SRK

The Motorola user guides states:
Looks like they claim your personal data is safe, but still, back it up.

true they do claim it...but i think another member just did this and he said there backup didnt work...so yes...definately back everything up!

[azibo]

Originally Posted by smaulz

The only things I've noticed so far are:
A. DDTM is finally fixed
B. New (?) popup when a key is held down during text entry. Displays alternate characters. (Not sure if this is new, or just something I hadn't seen before)
C. Battery life SEEMS improved, but haven't used it long enough to know for sure.
D. Having new issues keeping a connection to my PC while syncing, browsing files, installing software, etc. Could be totally unrelated, as I've been having PC problems lately.

As per:
A) What do you mean it is finally fixed? You can receive calls and data simultaneously without a hack?
B) Mine has always done this on certain letters like e.

Thanks! Please let us know.

[jetrutt1]

i noticed that in 'phone settings' there is an option for time zone and clock updates. you can choose 'auto' or 'manual'. I don't remember seeing that b4.

[kellybrf]

tried to update this yesterday and it failed. luckly it didnt fry it (it was on the bootloader screen, so i was kinda scared,) and as the phone isnt activated at the moment i think ill wait a week or so when i get it reactivated

[kaylaxx]

im quite the beginner at this moto q, so im asking: how do you download the MOL3 software? i downloaded it onto my computer and then transfered it onto my phone to open but it told me 'Motorola_Software_Update' is not a valid Windows CE application.