Microsoft may have chosen to stop managing the “Where’s my update” page – which was keeping public pressure on Carriers and some transparency in the process. However, WPDownUnder wants to help and as the late Don Chipp may have put it – “Keep the Bastards honest!”
And so….we are happy to launch the “WPDownUnder: Where’s my Bloody Update” page!
*Note from past experience – Unlocked AND Unbranded (aka global phones – not tied to a Carrier ROM) can take anywhere from the same day as the MS release to 2-3 weeks for staged rollout depending on device and location.
This page sets out to be your one stop shop Down Under for viewing Aussie Telco information re: Windows Phone - from retail handsets on offer, to updates and also for your feedback.
Telstra
Optus
Vodafone
Microsoft Info
Other.
Carrier Update Webpage: Smartphone Page (click on Software Update tab) Nil Vodafone Aus Blog WP Update History n/a
Update Status
7720
Released:
SEP 2011Deployed
OCT 2011Deployed
OCT 2011Deployed
OCT 2011"Mango" WP7.5
major UpdateLink: "What's New"
Update Status
7740
Released:
17th NOV 2011Deployed 16/02/12 to HTC handsets. Confirmed - Deployed to Omnia 7
(DEC '11)
No other info.Approved &
Deployed
(DEC '11)
No other info.Email and voice mail bug fixes. Yet to be deployed in Australia.
Update Status
8107
Released:
7th JAN 2012Deployed 16/02/12 to HTC handsets.
Aim: OmniaW & LG Optimus
March 2012.
(source)No official news.
Omnia 7 confirmed updates.
Also confirmed LG E900's.Released to Trophy owners 19/01/12!
Well Done V.
Link to details:
Vodafone BlogEmail, Messagebank, Keyboard and other bug fixes - including Security & Location.
NEW: Fixes MAC Address reboot issue with HTC devices (HD7 confirmed)Carrier's are only able to be 1-behind on update schedule - so Aus carriers may deploy this which includes 7740.
Update Status
xxxx Unknown Vers.
HTC specific bugfix
also Samsung f/ware
(see Optus)HTC f/ware bugfixes included in Telstra's 8107 rollout (see above).
Confirmed 16-02-12 deploy.Reports today (tbc) that new F/ware update is avail. 16/02 for Samsung Omnia 7 (enabling Allshare also).
Thanks @illuzn !Bugfix updated 8107 version Approved by Vodafone. Pending roll-out by manufacturer
Confirmed 16-02-12 deploy.
(link)No info - OEM specific updates to 8107 version. Addresses an intermittent issue with the Zune app and an intermittent issue with MAC address assignment on WiFi (souce VodafoneAU)
Tethering Support Yes - HTC Mozart, HD7 and LG Optimus 7, Samsung Omnia W. Yes - Samsung Omnia & LG Optimus 7 (E900). Yes - HTC Trophy. Was not available in Mango Update, required additional update International handset support will be based on whether carrier blocked or not (and device compatible).
Visual VoiceMail
Support.No ETA.
Not currently supported.No information.
Not believed to be supported.No information.
Not believed to be supported.MS Info Carrier dependant due to hardware deployment required (investment) by each carrier.
Handsets for sale
(Online)Samsung Omnia W. Nil Nil
Handsets for sale
(retail store)Discounted HTC HD7's (some may be left) and possibly some Mozarts
Gen2 Samsung Omnia WDiscounted Samsung Omnia 7's (and less likely) some LG E900's. Possibly some HTC Trophy handsets in selected stores. Very few outlets left stocking Gen1 devices. Aussie Retail health Check article
OS Version "likely"
on demo in-storeNoDo or
original 7004 (Gen1)
Mango 7.5 min for Samsung Omnia W.NoDo or
original 7004NoDo or
original 7004Unlikely to be any
"Mango" demo
devices in Aussie
Retailers at all!
Handsets EOL
(End-of-Life)All Gen1 devices. All Gen1 devices. All Gen1 devices. Official MS Link to "where to buy" WP handsets DownUnder
WP7 Gen2 Handsets
Announced & ETASamsung Omnia W
(Link)
Lumia 800 coming in MAR.
(Link)Nil confirmed
Lumia 800 coming in MAR.
(Link)Nil confirmed
Lumia 800 coming in MAR.
(Link)Nil confirmed Europe, Asia, India and North America all have GEN2 announcements / releases / for sale. :(
Support Contacts
Twitter handles.Are you kidding me? Don't even bother to call them! Try Twitter is best bet.
@Telstra (link)Good luck calling them...but their stores may know a little.
@Optus (link)Who? Try their Blog - DO NOT try a store, not sure they know what WP7 is!
@Vodafone_AU (link)@Windows7AU (link) And OEM's of course.
Where to watch for their WP7 news? Telstra Exchange
CrowdSupport (go to WP7 section)Try Twitter. Their WP7 website is lame.
@OptusVodafone Aus Blog US: MS WP Blog
Aus: Aus WP Blog
WPDownUnder
Forum Thread
for each Carrier
WPDownUnder Telstra Updates Forum WPDownUnder Optus Updates Forum WPDownUnder Vodafone Updates Forum WPDownUnder MS & OEM Updates Forum
(Background)
This week, Microsoft announced they are halting further updates to the public “Where’s my Update” page. It’s a huge blow for transparency and public pressure on Carrier Partner’s support of Windows Phone via available upated.
Source: MS WP7 Blog (LINK)
WPDownUnder hopes this page/small effort can go some of the way to filling the void – and be a focal point for the Aussie WP7 community to keep public pressure on Telstra, Optus and Vodafone. Based on their history with Windows Phone so far – we all know we need everything we can to motivate them!
Please let me know of errors/feedback for this page (or any news readers may have). The very last row in the the table links to the forums here – where you can add topics/issues/posts on each carrier or Microsoft and the OEM’s for devices here!
Thanks all.
Sheeds 8/1/2012.
