How to Force the Update to Windows Phone Mango
Who wants a mango?
If you're rocking Windows Phone 7, there's a good chance you're eagerly awaiting the arrival of Windows Phone 7.5, also known as Mango. For the impatient, the fact that this update is being rolled out slowly is probably particularly painful. WPCentral reports that it'll take up to a month for everyone to get Mango, so you could potentially be waiting weeks. However, there is a way to force the update and it's not that difficult, so if you're willing to try ...
According to WPCentral, the trick is disconnecting your internet for just a couple of seconds. Sound weird? Yeah, we thought so, too, but here's how it works: Connect your Windows Phone to a PC and launch the Zune software. If the software tells you there's no update available, you can force the update by clicking another button (WPC says any of the options above or below the word 'Update' will do). After that, you'll want to click the 'Update' button again and then briefly disconnect your computer from the internet 1-2 seconds later. If you get the same 'your phone is already up-to-date' message, you didn't disconnect fast enough. After about 30 seconds or so, a pop-up should appear telling you that an update is available.
You'll likely need to do this a few times, as WPC says there's two pre-Mango updates, which are 7392 and 7403. After you've forced 7403 your phone should start automatically installing 7720 (Mango). If not, you'll need to force the update using the instructions above.
Let us know how you do with this method. Penny Arcade's Mike Krahulik reported via Twitter that he was successful in forcing the update so it has been proven to work, however whacky it sounds.
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Lol "rocking" Windows Phone 7, weird expression. Maybe I should put a definition in Urban Dictionary as "hitting someone's iPhone with your Windows Phone 7 device (similar to egg battle on Easter)"
I don't have a Win7Phone device, but I think it's great that Tom's posts this type of advice/how-to articles. There should be more of that and less of Apple/console/tablet news. Well done and good luck to W7P users with this...
I'm not so sure using the words "Force", "Mango", And "Phone" give me a warm fuzzy peachy feeling.
*Pats HD7S on head*
Hope you like exotic fruit, buddy.
From the comments at WPcentral I shouldn't have any trouble getting this done on my T-mobile HD7. I will try when I get off work and post back. I love this phone "as is" and am pretty excited about it getting even better! I told all my friends with WP7 but haven't heard back from them yet.
fortunately, the developer unlocked phones are a little easier
now we need an article on how to replace windows 7 with android on the phones
It is working for me and my HD7. I think it might be a little unclear in the article. Basically, you disconnect your internet when as soon as you click "update" in the settings section, so your internet disconnects while it says it is checking for updates. Keep the internet disconnected. Eventually, it will just say their is an update available despite the fact you aren't connected to the internet. Then re-connect, and hit the update button.
What kind of insanity is that? I'm mean, I'm going to do it if I have to, but how does a programmer write a haywire slice of code that lets that happen?
Anyone get this to work? Tips? Not getting anywhere....
but how does a programmer write a haywire slice of code that lets that happen?
perhaps it checks for update and writes locally what is latest known version but also reads on server that updating to this version is *currently* barred. If you try again and disconnect just as the update check process gets launched it will get no response from the server and will read locally last known version from previous check and will start update process.
Worked great - thanks for the tip!
Didn't have to, mine updated normally yesterday. Using the HTC Trophy on Verizon. Hear it's mostly AT&T phones that aren't updating yet. Anyway I'm really liking Mango, they really have made a ton of changes to it. I'm also surprised that the phone is...faster after updating!
yeah, it works, - you just have to be lucky or patient - took me 140 tries before i got it!
it work on my Samsung Focus v1.3. i had to force the 3792 update, and repeat the process for the 7403 update, but after 7403, it automaticly updated to 7720 (Mango). It took about 45 minutes to force all the updates. it would have been faster if i had wiped all my data off it first. but in all, 45 minutes wasnt that bad. I have also been told that reverting back to the orignal 7004 os version and resetting the phone back to factory and then running the update again will also trigger it to download the mango updates. I have yet to confirm it as i dont have another phone to try it on.
Not getting anywhere myself. almost feeling foolish sitting at my desk plugging -unplugging lol
Got it - trick is to disconnect- not briefly disconnect
Works!!!
Don't forget to turn on the Internet connection before clicking "Update Now"
I got it after a few goes. Mango is nice!
This absolutely works, just updated my omnia on three uk network
Worked for me (S Focus), but I did briefly disconnect after clicking updated and then 2 seconds later reconnected my ethernet cable. only took me a few times trying this and worked. thanks!
Took about 40 tries but eventually got the 7403 update, in progress now
Updating to 7503 now =) thanks OP
7403 finished, 7720 offered immediately, updating now
It's working on the first attempt, will repost with results....... soooooooooooooooo happy
Worked on the 2nd attempt on my HD7. Very happy.
The first update went smoothly, and the 2nd happened automatically.
Windows Phone splash screen has changed from a round green logo to a square orange logo
Just playing with linked inboxes and other settings, seems good so far
I want to do this but I'm kinda afraid to do it. What's the difference in waiting for the service provider (In my case Claro P.R.) to update the phone and doing it this way? This is my first smartphone and I'm kind of afraid I'll be left without service If I update my phone "unofficially". Also, my phone is the LG E900 Optimus 7.
I want to do this but I'm kinda afraid to do it. What's the difference in waiting for the service provider (In my case Claro P.R.) to update the phone and doing it this way? This is my first smartphone and I'm kind of afraid I'll be left without service If I update my phone "unofficially". Also, my phone is the LG E900 Optimus 7.
I can't imagine this is an oversight, it must be intentional, by allowing people to think they have got a sneak-peak will build the desire and the hype.
Great marketing tactic if it is true.
It is working for me and my HD7. I think it might be a little unclear in the article. Basically, you disconnect your internet when as soon as you click "update" in the settings section, so your internet disconnects while it says it is checking for updates. Keep the internet disconnected. Eventually, it will just say their is an update available despite the fact you aren't connected to the internet. Then re-connect, and hit the update button.
Awesome!!! And thank you 'Toms'. Like another poster said, us readers dont mind the occasional tweak tip ;-) Keep them coming.
works on my Samsung Focus. Won't work on the HTC HD7S