Microsoft responds to some Mango update issues [Developers]

Although the Mango developer preview program is just a few hours old, there have been a few hiccups here and there. In a couple of tweets from Cliff Simpkins, Product Manager for WP7, he let users know about a few issues that they are aware of and when to expect some fixes:

  • Install instructions v1.2: Instructions have been updated now and devs are encouraged to read them to prevent any problems
  • Samsung Focus v1.4 - In short, they can't update using these tools, much like how they can't get NoDo. Simpkinns responds with "we'll put a fix out in mid-July to help you guys get updated"
  • Error 80180048 - "we'll also put up a fix out in mid-July." More Information can be found in the AppHub forums here.

We've also been hearing that some Focus users, including WinRumor's Tom Warren aren't doing too well: "Not a great experience with Mango on my Focus. I'm stuck with a phone that boots but no UI, just battery and time".

Clearly Microsoft was taking a risk here by doing this for devs, so we can expect a few bumps here and there. Lets just hope it's nothing too severe for those developers afflicted.

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