Motorola Q ROM Update disappears...

By David Ciccone, posted Sunday, Aug. 13th, 2006
Reader Comments: 6

Looks like Motorola floated out the new ROM update for the power hog Motorola Q a bit too early. People have reported seeing the update at this Motorola link but not so quick its gone now.. But we were lucky enough to get someone to send in a list of items that were updated during this release..

Motorola Enhancements

Dial-Up Networking (DUN) - Q can now be used as a modem - either tethered or via Bluetooth to the PC.
Multiple NAI - Allows handset to be enabled for modem use on the network.

Cold Boot

Provides users the ability to master reset device using key-presses if device becomes locked after forgetting Device Lock password.

Proxy Server

Enable Q to access network via different proxies (corporate IT feature).

Motorola Software Upgrade Tool

Tool to conduct upgrade of prior Motorola Q Software Version
Available on www.hellomoto.com/update
Download takes approximately 30 minutes

Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Enhancements-- (AKU2.4)

OS Enhancements
Improved browser experience
Allows Q to access websites that support frames which increases the variety of websites that a user can visit.
SMS to E-mail functionality now supported
Bluetooth separated from Airplane flight mode. Users can now independently Bluetooth while airplane mode is enabled. (E.g. Listen to Bluetooth stereo & MP3 music while on a plane)

MSFP

Push E-mail: When new e-mail arrives in the corporate mailbox, e-mail will be pushed automatically to the Q
Global Address Lookup
Enhanced security

Mobile & Security Feature Pack (MSFP) brings important new Enterprise features to the Motorola Q.

So if you already are paying for PDA unlimited data you will have to pay an additional 15 bucks on top of the $49 if the new ROM is loaded?

Posted by gomezaz, Sunday, Aug. 20th, 2006

Yes it looks like they disabled tethering in order to offer it at an additional 15.00 per month. Some ppl have already made the jump to pdanet (tethering software, one time purchase). Im sure someone will hack around it.

Posted by sixftunda, Tuesday, Aug. 15th, 2006

I like the few new settings, But the EVDO connection to laptop doesn't work anymore, the codes has been changed.

Posted by alexk, Tuesday, Aug. 15th, 2006

I installed the update and the Q seems to work snappier. As far as battery life, I thought it was pretty good before (i also have a i730, now thats a battery hog!). I used the Q for 36 hours checking email once and hour, made approx 12 phone calls around 5 mins apiece, and did some light web surfing and the battery was down to like 25-30%. I think if you can get a phone to use one battery from the time you get up til bedtime on a normal day you are doing ok. Of course what constitutes a normal day differs widely.

Posted by sixftunda, Monday, Aug. 14th, 2006

Much needed improvements. This battery life is pathetic

Posted by taximan, Sunday, Aug. 13th, 2006

Can't wait for that to come back out!

Posted by gt2697, Sunday, Aug. 13th, 2006

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