HTC Posts Big EV-DO Rev A Upgrade For Touch Smartphone
Chicago (IL) - A reader pointed us to a yet unannounced ROM update for the HTC Touch, which is apparently scheduled to be officially released next Monday. The software upgrades the Windows Mobile operating system, delivers EV-DO Rev A support and A-GPS functionality.
If you own an HTC Touch, then it is probably time to consider the HTC WM6.1 RevA LBS Update - Version 3.03.651.4, since it brings a wealth of new features that revitalize the phone. Most significantly, the phone now supports EV-DO Rev A connectivity, which, according to Sprint, should boost the devices download link to 600 -1400 Kb/s and uplink to 350 - 500 Kb/s.
HTC includes an update from Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional to version 6.1. The OS has several new features such as a sliding panel home screen, threaded text messaging, Exchange server auto discovery, custom domain email support, zoom and page overview in Internet Explorer and auto-pairing of headsets.
The update is complemented with A-GPS support, a QWERTY on-screen keyboard as well as the integration of the Opera web browser.
According to HTC, the update is scheduled to go live on July 21. However, if you can’t wait, you can Share:
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A better place for HTC Roms is http://forum.xda-developers.com/. Ive been hacking my ATT phones from HTC for years now and the cooked ROMs I have found there are always the fastest and most stable around.