Cingular 8525 Update Released

It isn't the much-anticipated upgrade to Windows Mobile 6, but AT&T has released a small system software update for the Cingular 8525.

Changes include:

• New Daylight Saving Time rules.
• Push To Talk
• Cellular Video
• "Wireless Modem" is replaced with "Internet Sharing".
• AT&T Music
  • Includes Music player, Shop Music, Music ID, Streaming Music, Music Video and Community.
• Access to MediaNet via Wi-Fi without having to change the device connection settings.
• Network Icons have been updated:
  • Show E icon when EDGE is detected.
  • Show 3G icon when UMTS is detected.
• X-Button application-
  • Allows the user to determine what the X button does when tapped (close program or minimize program).
• Branding will be updated to reflect AT&T rather than Cingular.

This update can be found on HTC's web site. Despite not being on an AT&T site this is nevertheless an official release, as HTC developed the 8525 for this carrier.

What's a ROM Update?

The ROM is where the operating system and built-in applications are stored. Changes made to the files in ROM are permanent and will survive the device undergoing a hard reset.

Updating the ROM will erase everything that's on the device, but the data can be restored with ActiveSync.

Use care when carrying out a ROM update. Not following the directions can result in damaging the device to the point where it must be professionally repaired.

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