[blewer]

Thanks for the update Paul, sounds promising.

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[Vector]

So this update is newer than the version that is currently on the E100 right ? :roll:

[PaulOBrien]

Correct, newer than the e100.

It's either we get to play with it, and can give you a little info, or you just wait until it is signed off and it arrives. Which would you prefer?

We don't have a huge amount of feedback into the process, but if there were any new huge glaring bugs, I think we'd find em

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[amo]

I think the "secrecy" thing is ridiculous, its not as if its a matter of national security or anything, its _Just_ a phone update. why not release a beta available saying orange will not be held responsible blah blah, care invalid

[PaulOBrien]

It's not as simple as that amo.

The release has to be signed off by various different people (as i'm sure you understand).

Normally this process is behind the scenes, O have been kind enough to get us involved.

If they did release a beta and it killed some phones, it (a) doesn't make them look good, and ( people would claim on care anyway!

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[morpheus2702]

Good to know something is on the way and that the Orange bods have recognised the battery problem... but not going to hold my breath waiting for it, like the SPV update that was due in July :?

[Vector]

Whey not just stop complaining and be thankful that Paul and Orange have been kind enough to give us this nice little piece of info

[amo]

Sorry David...Just my opinion and Im entitled to it. The fact that Orange can't tell us themselves their working on an update is ridiculous, I simply dont understand why there is such a need for secrecy. (And personally - im not too fussed about or in great need of an update)

[Simon Desser]

Could a "Newshound" be classed as a Moderator in exceptional cicumstances Paul? :wink:

[Crispy]

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Whey not just stop complaining and be thankful that Paul and Orange have been kind enough to give us this nice little piece of info

I guess you're right! ... Orange could do much worse! ... Im just p*ssed that I don't have it :roll:

[PaulOBrien]

NO Simon! ;-)

Isn't it 'a given' that Orange are working on updates amo?

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[Simon Desser]

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"]NO Simon! ;-)P

Worth a try :wink:

Anyway, in my opinion, Orange will probably try and release the update just before the MoDaCo meet. That way the Orange representatives who are present, will avoid an ear bashing from MoDaCo members demanding SMS counters etc. etc

Didn't they make the OTA unlocking Developer's site available just before the last meeting, which softened everyone up, and avoided any arrests at the meet :?:

[Palindrome]

I'm glad that Orange have had the good sense to include Paul and the Mods in their beta testing contingent. That way we know that us forum members are going to be represented and our needs and wishes will be heard.

[awarner]

And they do listen and ask questions, The positive side of this is we have more chance of
hearing of any official Orange updates on this site before the rest of the net.

Also there is a chance we could kill our phones and yes I'm glutton for punishment :twisted:
but I would not wish a dead phone on anyone else.

[Gorskar]

So can I try it then?

I can understand why you wouldn't want riff raff like Simon :twisted: to try it, but I'm bonafide

[Pagemakers]

Has the GPRS sticking issue is fixed, else you may as well throw the thing in the bin.

How about T9? Are the saved words remembered for more than a week?

Does the inbox have a delete all function?

Is there an alarm icon on the today screen?

Oh, let me guess.....errr dunno, no, no, no. Whoopeee (this is not a dig at Paul, just a kick in the nuts for all those who have been responsible for the general smartphone update fiasco).

How long have we been moaning about the SAME bloody issues? A week?, a couple of months?, no, nearly a year! It's not rocket science to make these things work, and if it is they are using the wrong scientists!

[Pete]

Glad to hear that you guys are in the testing loop. I see it as meaning that problems raised here will get a look-in.

Nice one, and look forward to hearing how you get on.

[bamboo]

Very great!!

[Richie M]

Strange, why is everyone making such a fuss :?
Personally, i'm glad the big O have decided to include the guys in the Beta.
as for the "secret" part people are moaning about, most software is Beta'd in secret and most Beta testers have to sign a non-disclosure agreement :? so whats the fuss? Did you think O were just gonna release an update untested?
Everyone should be glad knowing that an update is coming soon and it has been tested by people we know and trust

[Rob.P]

Best bit of news I have read on the site for ages, quality stuff and good job Paul, says a lot about you and the moderators that you have been pulled into the loop for the updates, good for us as well cause we can now get reliable info on how the update is and not just hearsay.

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