HTC HD2 to Get Windows Mobile 7 Upgrade

By Taimur Asad | November 21st, 2009

A source closed to MSMobiles has confirmed that HTC HD2 will be receiving an official free upgrade to Windows Mobile 7 once it is out in Q4 2010. This makes sense because HD2 is the first phone which meets all the hardware chassis requirements laid out by Microsoft for a phone which will be powered by Windows Mobile 7, including support for multi-touch through its massive 4.3’’ capacitive display.

HTC HD2

For those of you who don’t know, HTC HD2 which was previously codenamed as Leo is powered by Microsoft’s newly released Windows Mobile 6.5 and is the first Windows phone to feature multi-touch support through HTC Sense (aka HTC TouchFLO 3D 2.5). Hardware wise, HD2 is by far the most powerful phone available in the market with Qualcomm’s new 1Ghz Snapdragon mobile processor which delivers enough power for a great responsive and smoother end-user experience.

Microsoft is expected to show-off Windows Mobile 7 for the first time next year at Mobile World Congress in February 2010, followed by MIX Conference in March 2010.

So if you are holding off from buying this powerful handset just because it runs on Windows Mobile 6.5, Now you don’t have to since it will (according to source) be upgradable to Windows Mobile 7 for free when it comes out next year.

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byronjames

I really hope this is true, im much more inclined to get an HD2 now (in fact i will get one)
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Fernala

Yes, wait a bit on the HTC HD2. There are lots of news reports that the current units have a defective camera. It puts a pink aura on your photos. Basically, a circle of pink in the middle of the image. Google if you need to know more.

The ultra high-end phone called the HTC Passion, running Android 2.0 should be out soon. Again, Google for more info. But I'm sure the Passion won't be cheap.
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Jenks

I don't think the upgrade will happen. The “official” announcement comes from someone who wishes to remain nameless. Neither Microsoft nor HTC will give an open guarantee of the upgrade. That means it won't happen.
Jayce

Yeah… glad to know it will get updated. 😉
supertsoft

Before I want to read an official comunicate from HTC… that are only rumors!
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Mags

The fact is that there are updates for the camera on the htc support site, and yes it was not a engineering mistake, but a software mistake. And the camera is god as any other 5 mp mobile camera's. There are also other updates for the HTC HD2 to download. AND IT IS THE BEST PPC OUT ON THE MARKED: I HAVE TRIED IT FOR 15 DAYS NOW AND I AM SURPRISED WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH IT!!!
Mags

The fact is that there are updates for the camera on the htc support site, and yes it was not a engineering mistake, but a software mistake. And the camera is god as any other 5 mp mobile camera's. There are also other updates for the HTC HD2 to download. AND IT IS THE BEST PPC OUT ON THE MARKED: I HAVE TRIED IT FOR 15 DAYS NOW AND I AM SURPRISED WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH IT!!!
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darkstar516

Yes there is the pink-like layer on the camera, but the hotfix on HTC's support site fixes it perfectly.
I've had no major troubles with my HD2, only a few program crashes but that was with software that I installed myself.
AnilGeorge

waiting for free upgrade to wm 7 from 6.5 on HD2 ,
abokhara

Winmo7 is a good start, but it must be fully customizable, slim, responsive, light weight, power saver, snappy and dependable.
I need a device with borderless LCD, a device that have full language support both on the handset side and on the PC side, I need a stable internet browser, music organizer with efficient player and controls (must support all kind of music & Video), FM radio, 5Mpx Camera, slim Not Slippery, a device that let me download anything from the web then drag them to PC and vice versa with no fuss, a device with world maps preloaded, a device that can display Day, Date and Time without having to terminate calls or quit music just to see what is the time, a device that let me open, edit and save all kind of files like word documents, excel, PDF, audio and video.
Thank you
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I can understand how important it is to have the latest software available for your device. Unfortunately, the HTC HD2 will not receive an update to Windows Phone 7 because it is not compliant with the Windows Phone 7 Series hardware specifications. I apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced.

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Devashish Narayana Mishra

If it gets updated for free then it will be very nice but I do believe it is scarcely possible.
Thien NguyenQuang

how is it going on?? rumor is that htc-hd2 machine has no possible in this upgrade. rumor is that microsoft has confirmed about it. till now, no winmo7 running on htc-hd2 machine. what happens??
Rahul Barot 1974

currently am using HTC windows 6.5 version and i need to upgrade it into 7, is that possible if yes, please guide me
fast cash

GUD JOB, KEEP IT UP
Keianadolor

oh only htc? what about the samsung omniapro b7610 6.5 can be upgrade to windows 7 too? hope it can ..
James O

i’m hoping that our carriers will give some kind of discount as i am interested in the new win 7 phone i have the hd2 for now and the facebook app sucks.
James O

i’m hoping that our carriers will give some kind of discount as i am interested in the new win 7 phone i have the hd2 for now and the facebook app sucks.
James O

i’m hoping that our carriers will give some kind of discount as i am interested in the new win 7 phone i have the hd2 for now and the facebook app sucks.
James O

i’m hoping that our carriers will give some kind of discount as i am interested in the new win 7 phone i have the hd2 for now and the facebook app sucks.
James O

i’m hoping that our carriers will give some kind of discount as i am interested in the new win 7 phone i have the hd2 for now and the facebook app sucks.
James O

i’m hoping that our carriers will give some kind of discount as i am interested in the new win 7 phone i have the hd2 for now and the facebook app sucks.
James O

i’m hoping that our carriers will give some kind of discount as i am interested in the new win 7 phone i have the hd2 for now and the facebook app sucks.
James O

i’m hoping that our carriers will give some kind of discount as i am interested in the new win 7 phone i have the hd2 for now and the facebook app sucks.
James O

i’m hoping that our carriers will give some kind of discount as i am interested in the new win 7 phone i have the hd2 for now and the facebook app sucks.
James O

i’m hoping that our carriers will give some kind of discount as i am interested in the new win 7 phone i have the hd2 for now and the facebook app sucks.
James O

i’m hoping that our carriers will give some kind of discount as i am interested in the new win 7 phone i have the hd2 for now and the facebook app sucks.
James O

i’m hoping that our carriers will give some kind of discount as i am interested in the new win 7 phone i have the hd2 for now and the facebook app sucks.