Windows Mobile Pocket PC & Smartphone Patches, Fixes & ROM Updates

Windows Mobile Official Software Updates - Listed by Date

The listings below are [1] official software updates for the Windows Mobile Operating System (ROM updates), [2] driver or software updates for specific Smartphones, Pocket PCs or PDA Phones, and [3] updates to software connected to the operation of Windows Mobile handhelds. Please carefully read details on the linked download page to be sure that the download applies to your Windows Mobile handheld and to make note of any changes which might occur to your device once installed. If you're looking for 3rd Party software downloads for Windows Mobile touchscreen devices, click here.

May 20, 2009 - Samsung Epix ID1 ROM Update: This software update flashes the Samsung Epix ROM with a new image which contains various enhancements such as a "Slog Dump" fix, missed email audio notifications, Outlook notes SSP support, and ascending ringtone.

February 17, 2009 - HTC Touch Pro ROM Update: This software update flashes the HTC Touch Pro ROM with a new image which contains various enhancements such as an updated TouchFLO 3D, bug fixes and more. Note: This update does not apply to the AT&T Fuze or other U.S. versions of the Touch Pro. It is intended for users in Pan Europe, UK, Italian, Dutch, German, French, Finnish, Portuguese and Spain.

September 29, 2008 - Pantech Duo Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard Upgrade: This software update flashes the Pantech Duo C810 ROM with a new image which updates the operating system to Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard. The update also contains various other enhancements.

September 3, 2008 - BlackJack II Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard Upgrade: This software update flashes the Samsung SGH-i617 BlackJack II ROM with a new image which updates the operating system to Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard. The update also contains various other enhancements.

Separate installers for Windows Vista and Windows XP.

August 27, 2008 - Verizon XV6800 Windows Mobile 6.1 Upgrade: This software update flashes the Verizon XV6800 ROM with a new image which updates the operating system to Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional. The update also contains tweaks and fixes.

August 26, 2008 - AT&T Tilt Windows Mobile 6.1 Upgrade: This software update flashes the AT&T Tilt ROM with a new image which updates the operating system to Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional. The update also contains tweaks and fixes, new software, MS Voice Command, Threaded SMS and more.

August 14, 2008 - Motorola Q 9h Global Windows Mobile 6.1 Upgrade: This software update flashes the handheld's ROM with a new image which updates the operating system to Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard. U.S. AT&T Mobility version only.

July 29, 2008 - Palm Treo 800w Bluetooth Voice Dialing Update: This software update enables voice dialing over Bluetooth wireless on the Palm Treo 800w from Sprint. Your Treo 800w comes with Bluetooth 2.0 and you can use it with various Bluetooth headsets and car kits for hands-free calling experience.

July 13, 2008 - Samsung SCH-i760 ROM Update: This update for the Samsung SCH-i760 (Verizon Wireless) flashes the handheld's ROM with a new image which updates the operating system to Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, adds YouTube video support, and fixes a number of issues with the previous ROM version.

April 22, 2008 - Alltel Touch (HTC) ROM Update: This update for the Alltel Touch (HTC) flashes the handheld's ROM with a new image, version 3.04.671.2. The new ROM adds EVDO Rev. A support and contains software updates and add-ons including Bluetooth performance improvements, system-wide stability and performance enhancements, and new video message options.

March 10, 2008 - Sprint Mogul (HTC) ROM Update: This update for the Sprint Mogul (HTC) flashes the handheld's ROM with a new image, version 3.35.651.2. The new ROM adds EVDO Rev. A support, GPS functionality, and contains software updates and add-ons including Bluetooth performance improvements, stability and performance enhancements, a new Task Manager, etc. Check landing page for more details.

February 15, 2008 - AT&T Tilt ROM Update: This update for the AT&T Tilt (HTC) flashes the handheld's ROM with a new image, version 1.62.502.0. The new ROM contains software updates and add-ons including Bluetooth performance improvements, stability and performance enhancements, Microsoft Adaptation Kit Update (AKU) 0.4.4, etc. Check landing page for more details.

December 4, 2007 - Treo 750 (AT&T) Windows Mobile 6 Upgrade: This update for the Treo 750 with AT&T or Cingular branding and replaces the Windows Mobile 5 operating system with the new Windows Mobile 6 Professional OS.

November 29, 2007 - Office Mobile 6.1 Update: This update for Windows Mobile 5 and Windows Mobile 6 devices updates Office Mobile (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) to include support for Office 2007 XML-based file formats, and includes other improvements for the Office Mobile software suite. This update also adds ZIP file support in File Explorer. Not compatible with non-touchscreen smartphones.

October 31, 2007 - AT&T 8525 Windows Mobile 6 Upgrade: This update for the AT&T 8525 replaces the Windows Mobile 5 operating system with the new Windows Mobile 6 Professional OS. NOTE: This download will no longer be available for download after February 1, 2008.

July 19, 2007 - Palm Treo 750 Audio Alert Update: This update addresses a problem with the Palm Treo 750 where sounds are lost for phone calls and notifications.

July 12, 2007 - Palm Treo 700w / 700wx ROM Update 1.22: This update is for the Verizon Wireless versions of the Palm Treo 700w and 700wx Windows Mobile touchscreen Smartphones. The ROM update includes Dial-Up Networking (DUN) improvements, A2DP Stereo Bluetooth headphone functionalities, Today Screen enhancements, hands free enhancements and more. Verizon Wireless models only.

April 30, 2007 - Cingluar 8525 ROM Update 2.15.502.3: This update is for the Cingular 8525 Pocket PC Phone contains numerous updates, a new Proxy Manager to disable or enable the Cingular/AT&T Internet proxy, Cingluar Video, Push to Talk, AT&T Music Store, along with various other fixes and patches. This is not a Windows Mobile 6 upgrade.

February 14, 2007 - ActiveSync v4.5: Recommended for Windows XP PCs connecting to Windows Mobile 5 devices, including Pocket PCs and Smartphones. This newest version of ActiveSync includes setup fixes, a built-in Troubleshooter, support for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and various other improvements. DO NOT install ActiveSync on Windows Vista PCs; the Windows Mobile Device Center is recommended for Windows Vista.

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February 12, 2007 - Windows Mobile Daylight Saving 2007 Update: This update adjusts the Daylight Saving Time settings in the Windows Mobile OS to reflect the new 2007 beginning and ending dates.

February 2 , 2007 - Windows Mobile Device Center 6: Windows Mobile Device Center is Microsoft's new ActiveSync replacement and allows Windows Mobile Pocket PCs and Smartphones to sync with PCs running Windows Vista. Windows Mobile Device Center is for Windows Vista PCs only and is incompatible with earlier versions of Windows. ActiveSync should not be installed on PCs running Windows Vista.

December 27, 2006 - Dell Axim X50 Series ROM Update A02: This update is for Dell Axim X50 and X50v (VGA) Pocket PCs running Windows Mobile 5. The new ROM contains numerous updates, fixes and patches and addresses the ActiveSync stability issue. The ROM update is unit specific. To download the update, select your Axim:

Axim X50 416MHz | Axim X50 520MHz | Axim X50v VGA

November 1, 2006 - HP iPAQ rw6800 ROM Update 1.01.3: This update is for the iPAQ rw6800 Series Pocket PC Phone contains numerous updates, fixes and patches. Update applies to rw6828 and rw6818 models only.

July 28, 2006 - T-Mobile MDA ROM Update 2.26.10.2: This update is for the T-Mobile MDA Pocket PC Phone updates the device's rom to version 2.26.10.2. This update features a radio fix as well as A2DP.

July 8, 2006 - ActiveSync v4.2: Recommended for Windows Mobile 5 Pocket PCs and Smartphones. This update addresses VPN issues, Outlook synchronization problems, multiple partnerships and more. For the latest version of ActiveSync, download version 4.5.

July 3, 2006 - Dell Axim X51v A12 ROM Update: This update is for the Dell Axim X51v Pocket PC features the Windows Mobile 5.0 Adaptation Kit Update 2.3.1 enhancement, an audio driver, CompactFlash driver enhancements and fixes and more. Click here for the Dell Axim X51 A12 ROM update.

June 19, 2006 - Cingular 8125 MSFT ROM Update: This update is for the Cingular 8125 Windows Mobile Pocket PC Phone features Microsoft's Messaging and Security Feature Pack (MSFP) for automatic wireless synchronization of email (Push), calendar, contacts and tasks, along with A2DP stereo audio support .

April 20, 2006 - Palm Treo 700w AKU2 / MSFT ROM Update: This update is for the Palm Treo 700w Windows Mobile Pocket PC Phone features Microsoft's Messaging and Security Feature Pack (MSFP) for automatic wireless synchronization of email, calendar, contacts and tasks.

January 13, 2006 - iPAQ hw6500 Series ROM Update: This download updates the ROM of HP iPAQ hw6500 Series Mobile Messengers. The update will wipe the phone's stored information, but includes several bug fixes, enhancements, and other updates.

November 20, 2005 - Dell Axim X51v 624MHz ROM Update: This download updates the ROM of Dell Axim X51v Windows Mobile 5.0 624MHz Pocket PC.

November 20, 2005 - ActiveSync 4.1, Build 4841: This is the first time ActiveSync 4 has been made widely available for download. ActiveSync 4 does not allow for syncing over Wi-Fi/LAN, so Pocket PC 2002, Pocket PC 2000 and Windows Mobile 2003 users who wish to be able to sync over Wi-Fi/LAN should continue using ActiveSync 3.x. Windows Mobile 5 users should update to this latest build.

October 26, 2005 - Microsoft .NET Compact Framework v2.0: This download updates the .NET Compact Framework to v2.0. .NET Compact Framework v1.x installation is not required for this download. Windows Mobile 2003, 2003 SE and 5.0 supported.

September 16, 2005 - iPAQ hx4700 Firmware Update for ROM v1.10: This download updates the v1.10 ROM of HP iPAQ hx4700 & hx4705 Pocket PCs to correct wireless and audio issues.

September 7, 2005 - Microsoft Money 2006 for Pocket PC: Manage your Money 2006 files on your Pocket PC. Requires Pocket PC 2002 or Windows Mobile 2003.

August 17, 2005 - Dell Axim X50v A05 ROM Update: This download updates the ROM of Dell Axim X50v VGA Pocket PC to version A05. This update was released earlier in August and then pulled when problems arose; these problems have now been addressed. This ROM update includes improved Wi-Fi performance, a new Bluetooth Stack, bug fixes for display codecs, and more.

August 17, 2005 - Dell Axim X50 A05 ROM Update: This download updates the ROM of Dell Axim X50 non-VGA Pocket PC to version A05. This update was released earlier in August and then pulled when problems arose; these problems have now been addressed. This ROM update includes improved Wi-Fi performance, a new Bluetooth Stack, bug fixes for display codecs, and more.

August 3, 2005 - iPAQ hx4700 Firmware Update for ROM v1.10: This download updates the v1.10 ROM of HP iPAQ hx4700 & hx4705 Pocket PCs to correct a battery capacity error in the v1.10 ROM.

July 3, 2005 - Motorola MPx220 v1.430 ROM Update: This download updates the ROM of Motorola MPx220 Windows Mobile Smartphone to version 1.430.

June 29, 2005 - Dell Axim X50v A04 ROM Update: This download updates the ROM of Dell Axim X50v Pocket PC to version A04. The ROM update improves the power-on mechanism and enhances system robustness when changing the memory frequency.

June 29, 2005 - Dell Axim X50 A04 ROM Update: This download updates the ROM of Dell Axim X50 Pocket PC to version A04. The ROM update improves the power-on mechanism and enhances system robustness when changing the memory frequency.

June 20, 2005 - HP iPAQ hx2000 Series v1.10 ROM Update: This download updates the ROM of HP iPAQ hx2100, hx2400 and hx2700 Pocket PCs to version 1.10. The ROM update addresses many issues includes multiple updates and improvements.

June 13, 2005 - Dell Axim X30 A06 ROM Update: This download updates the ROM of Dell Axim X30 Pocket PC to version A06. The ROM update includes an updated Bluetooth stack, WLAN auto power off features, support for Go Daddy SSL certificate, and various other improvements.

June 1, 2005 - iPAQ h6340 v1.11 ROM Update: This download updates the ROM of HP iPAQ h6340 Series Pocket PCs to version 1.11. The ROM update includes a GSM firmware update, new WLAN driver, and new Bluetooth stack, and addresses several audio, wireless and memory issues.

May 10, 2005 - HP iPAQ hx4700 Series ROM Update v1.10: This download updates the ROM of HP iPAQ hx4700 Series Pocket PCs to version 1.10. The ROM update includes fixes that address several audio, wireless and software issues. The update creates a problem with battery capacity problems that is corrected with this patch.

April 20, 2005 - Dell Axim X50v A03 ROM Update: This download updates the ROM of Dell Axim X50v VGA Pocket PC to version A03. The ROM update includes flash memory and Bluetooth enhancements, a new CPU speed scale utility, an updated 2700G Display Driver, and various other improvements.

April 20, 2005 - Dell Axim X50 A03 ROM Update: This download updates the ROM of Dell Axim X50 Pocket PC to version A03. The ROM update includes flash memory and Bluetooth enhancements, a new CPU speed scale utility, and various other improvements.

April 14, 2005 - iPAQ hx4700 Series Audio Driver Update: This download updates the audio driver of iPAQ hx4700 Series Pocket PC. The updated driver addresses some audio issues.

April 9, 2005 - iPAQ hx2000 Series ROM Update: This download updates the ROM of iPAQ hx2700, hx2400 and hx2100 Series Pocket PCs. The ROM update addresses a problems with Bluetooth and CF Modem connectivity.

March 31, 2005 - iPAQ h6315 Series ROM Update: This download updates the ROM of iPAQ h6315 Pocket PC Phone. The ROM update is for T-Mobile iPAQ h6315 models only and addresses a problems with Bluetooth, voice quality, and improved overall stability.

February 14, 2005 - iPAQ rx3100 Series ROM Update: This download updates the ROM of iPAQ rx3100 Series Pocket PCs to version 1.01.11. The ROM update addresses a problem with Pocket Internet Explorer.

February 4, 2005 - iPAQ Foldable Keyboard Driver Update: This driver adds support for the Microsoft Pocket PC 2003SE Operating System.

January 20, 2005 - Dell Axim X50v A02 ROM Update: This download updates the ROM of Dell Axim X50v VGA Pocket PC to version A02. The ROM update includes flash memory and video performance enhancements, as well as various other improvements.

January 20, 2005 - Dell Axim X50 A02 ROM Update: This download updates the ROM of Dell Axim X50 non-VGA Pocket PC to version A02. The ROM update includes flash memory and wireless performance enhancements, as well as various other improvements.

January 7, 2005 - ActiveSync 3.8: The latest version of the ActiveSync Pocket PC & Smartphone synchronization software.

December 2, 2004 - Dell Bluetooth Keyboard Driver Update: This download contains an updated driver for the Dell Executive Bluetooth Keyboard. Applies to the Axim X3, X30 and X50 Pocket PCs.

December 1, 2004 - iPAQ h1940/h1945 SD Card Driver Update: This download contains an updated driver for the iPAQ Secure Digital Card Slot, and increases the read-time performance for some SD Cards. Applies to the iPAQ h1940 & h1945 Pocket PCs.

November 7, 2004 - iPAQ rx3700 Series ROM Update: This download updates the ROM of iPAQ rx3700 Series Pocket PCs to version 1.01.06. The ROM update includes Windows Media Player 10 Mobile, a Bluetooth driver update, an update to the iPAQ Mobile Media software, and more.

November 7, 2004 - iPAQ rx3400 Series ROM Update: This download updates the ROM of iPAQ rx3400 Series Pocket PCs to version 1.01.06. The ROM update includes Windows Media Player 10 Mobile, a Bluetooth driver update, an update to the iPAQ Mobile Media software, and more.

November 7, 2004 - iPAQ rx3100 Series ROM Update: This download updates the ROM of iPAQ rx3100 Series Pocket PCs to version 1.01.06. The ROM update includes Windows Media Player 10 Mobile, a Bluetooth driver update, an update to the iPAQ Mobile Media software, and more.

October 17, 2004 - Dell Axim X30 A05 ROM Update: This download updates the ROM of Dell Axim X30 Series Pocket PCs to version A05. The ROM update includes SDIO and wireless enhancements, as well as the latest version of Windows Mobile 2003 SE with Windows Media Player 10 Mobile.

August 30, 2004 - Windows XP Update KB838989: This download updates the Windows XP Operating System on your PC to provide better communication between it and your Pocket PC when using a USB 2.0 connection. For Windows XP users only.

August 2, 2004 - iPAQ 4150/4155 v1.10 ROM Update: This download updates the ROM of iPAQ 4100 Series Pocket PCs to version 1.10. The ROM update includes fixes and enhancements for the OS, driver updates and more.

July 22, 2004 - Samsung i700 Windows Mobile 2003 Upgrade: This download updates the Samsung i700 from Verizon to the Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC operating system.

July 8, 2004 - Dell Axim X30 A02 ROM Update: This ROM update adds wireless security features and updates the SDIO bus driver.

June 18, 2004 - iPAQ Bluetooth Security Driver: This driver adds support for devices that require a Combination Key in order to pair with a PDA. Applies to iPAQ 221x and 194x Pocket PCs.

April 7, 2004 - iPAQ 5550 Series v1.10 ROM Update: This ROM Update contains many fixes, improved drivers and software updates for iPAQ 5550 and 5555 Pocket PCs.

March 16 , 2004 - iPAQ 1940 Series v1.1 ROM Update: This ROM Update contains many fixes and updates for iPAQ 1940 and 1945 Pocket PCs.

February 2 , 2004 - Dell Axim X3 ROM Update A01: This ROM Update fixes several problems and includes some system enhancements.

January 25 , 2004 - iPAQ 22xx and 19xx Socket In Hand SDIO Bar Code Scanner: This updated driver addresses many problems of previous version.

January 15 , 2004 - iPAQ 2200 Series ROM Update v1.01: This update replaces your iPAQ's ROM image with an updated image. Added features include support for the extended battery option.