Sprint posts Windows Mobile 6.1 update for Motorola Q9c

That's right, lucky Q9c owners on Sprint are among the very first in the world to get an official Windows Mobile 6.1 upgrade. Feels good, doesn't it? Bask in the copy / paste functionality, threaded SMS, and Getting Started guide (which contains probably little to no information you didn't already know, you experienced user, you) while your friends are all still stuck at 6.0. Be sure to play it up; flash the messaging application at every opportunity in public situations, and just generally make them feel bad for having chosen a [insert device here] over your beloved Moto. It's okay to gloat a little at times like this, trust us.

[Via Everything Motorola Q]

[MastrCake Posted Jun 3rd 2008 4:14PM]

Well, this is exciting and stuff, but...

Where the hell is the BlackJack II update?

[brytonic Posted Jun 3rd 2008 5:29PM]

I am soooo with you on that. I have been waiting for the BJII post to show up.....

[Razor1973 Posted Jun 3rd 2008 7:13PM]

First comments get the most attention (and reads) and I'm glad this this the first comment here.

We need a 6.1 update for BlackJack II now. If anything, because there is already one --though not official-- for the original BlackJack (txcaesar.net, although I just noticed the site is down). Embarrassing.

[rduran Posted Jun 4th 2008 2:22PM]

Funny how around this time last year Blackjack I owners were screaming at at&t to release WM 6.

History repeating itself?

[JustinVincible Posted Jun 3rd 2008 4:17PM]

Wow. Sprint is quickly trying to become a carrier for the people. Now AT&T, where's that Pantech Duo update?

[Robbie Hottie Posted Jun 3rd 2008 4:43PM]

a one on one in the cafeteria seems a little unprofessional lol

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 3rd 2008 4:36PM]

Maybe the rumors that the official 6.1 rom would be coming out for the HTC Mogul today could end up being true after all. *crosses fingers*

[periks19 Posted Jun 3rd 2008 4:54PM]

Wait how bout the update for the touch been waiting for quite some time.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 3rd 2008 9:14PM]

Ahem... AT&T??? How about the Q9H???

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 3rd 2008 4:49PM]

Where is my update to WinMo 6 for my original MotoQ?

lol, I guess I better quit waiting for that update, huh?!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 3rd 2008 5:02PM]

I wonder if Verizon going to get one for the Q9M? Not that it would make it less sluggish. I love giving commands to this phone only for it to look back at me like I didn't tell it to do anything.

[simbadogg Posted Jun 3rd 2008 6:19PM]

seriously...what is taking these providers so long to put these updates out. Didn't MS have wm 6.1 finished weeks ago? even though i'm not even running the official at&t 6.0 tilt rom, i want them to put the 6.1 out

[TheAdamKramer Posted Jun 3rd 2008 7:28PM]

i don't like windows.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 3rd 2008 11:39PM]

Ahhh...just dropped by to gloat a little...

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 4th 2008 12:50AM]

I can't believe this happened. Ever since we got our phones I've been wondering whether my wife made the right choice by getting the Mogul instead of the Q9c which I got. Once the 6.1 beta came out for the Mogul I was ready to chuck my little Q9c against a wall.

Everything has changed now, though, my little electronic friend. We are vindicated! Muahahahahaha!!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 4th 2008 8:55PM]

so raise you hand if your on 6.1 yet .........ooo ooo ooo me! *raises hand*

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 5th 2008 3:48AM]

Just downloaded this via Motorola Software Update on my Windows PC.

6.1 is totally awesome!

Internet Explorer has changed, with all these missing little features NOW included, such as zoom, copy and paste, setting up your home page.

Also, I love the new layout. Well done Microsoft, who knew you can have a decent update.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 25th 2008 12:00AM]

Hey, how did you do this upgrade on your phone?
i've been trying to, but i have no idea how.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 25th 2008 1:36AM]

It's simple. You just download the 'Motorola Software Update'. Here is the link.

http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/motosupport/source/SoftwareUpdateSelect.asp?country=USA&language=ENS

After you've input the correct information, and finish downloading the software, connect your Q9c to your PC. Also, make sure it's fully charged, COMPLETELY.

I connected my Q with 2 bars of battery life, and after I connected, it tells me 5 minutes later, it will only work with a fully charged battery.

Once it's fully charged, launch the program, connect your Q, and it tells you what to do next.

Hope that helps.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 6th 2008 3:42PM]

oh lord, won't you buy me a 6.1-upgrade, my friends all got Q9-C, but I must make amends (Q9-H)

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 6th 2008 7:29PM]

Here's a direct link to the Motorola Software Update for the Sprint Q9c:

http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/motosupport/source/SoftwareUpdateSummary.asp?country=USA&language=ENS&web_page_name=SUPPORT&strCarrierId=Sprint&strPhone=MOTO%20Q9c&strCable=Mini%20USB%20Data%20Cable

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 18th 2008 6:54AM]

Can't sync my 2 identical Vista computers since I installed Mobile 6.1 on my q9c...Sprint made me try everything, including a hard reset and delete then add partnership on WMDC...Any thoughts???

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 24th 2008 9:47PM]

Got the new update, but what's up with the caller i.d. only showing the name and the state of the caller? Not impressed with that.