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I’ve just completed the install on Windows Mobile 6 for the original Samsung Blackjack from AT&T.  The install directions are spot on and work well if followed to the letter.  We’ve been waiting for this upgrade since it was rumored to release last September.  Frankly, we’ve been on the verge of rioting, busting down AT&Ts doors to get at this after a ROM was leaked some time ago by AT&T.  Better late than never.

The big upgrade highlights are WM 6, Office Mobile (left off WM 5), TeleNav 5.2.  Here are all the fixes/upgrades/enhancements:

  *  Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0
  * Microsoft Office Mobile (allows you to view & edit XLS and DOC files on the fly)
  * Video Share Calling Technology (allows you with supported plan and devices, to transmit live or recorded video to a recipient)
  * TeleNav & MobiTV capable
  * Modified UI with updated text & icons in several areas
  * Enhancements to improve call quality
  * Fixed, Contact lookup doesn’t work when saving embedded SMS phone number
  * Fixed, Several Bluetooth issues
  * Fixed, VCML count not displayed properly
  * Fixed, Media player issue
  * Fixed, Embedded URL in MMS could not be saved
  * Fixed, CV does not play in full screen mode
  * Fixed, Converter for currency now supports Canada
  * Fixed, Handset would sound tone when charger was inserted in Silent Mode
  * Integrated Daylight Savings Time Patch
  * Enhanced international roaming support (originally included in GB4 S/W)

With the update, my phone seems to be behaving and that seems to be the consensus in the forums as well.  This upgrade should satisfy my urge to upgrade to the latest and greatest Blackjack II.  For now.

Upgrade page [Samsung]