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BlackJack hacked to run Windows Mobile 6.1

Categories: Devices, Samsung, Windows Phone
By: , IntoMobile
Thursday, March 27th, 2008 at 2:27 AM

It’s not just the official announcement Windows Mobile smartphone owners will have to wait in order to upgrade to the latest version (6.1) of Microsoft’s mobile OS — it’s also the handset makers that need to get their things together and release the new firmware. Moreover, no one guarantees they’ll release WinMo upgrades for all their devices.

BlackJackTake the Samsung BlackJack for example. It’s everything but a new device and the Korean giant has a successor in place (BlackJack II) which is already available. They may opt out of any software upgrade for their older model. I’m not saying that will happen, I’m just saying that’s an option.

But, the community never sleeps. BlackJack hackers are as active as ever. They decided waiting is for losers and rolled out their own Windows Mobile 6.1 firmware upgrade. It’s still in beta, but the core components of the OS are loaded and do work! There are quite a few active testers and we bet this will get the final mark version pretty soon. In case you: a) own a BlackJack, and b) want to know more about this – hop over to TxCaesar ROM Kitchen & Wares Forums where all the action is taking place.

[Via: Engadget Mobile]

About The Author

Dusan Belic

Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.

  • Adrian

    HTC Tytn II already has an “hacked” win mobile 6.1 ROM :wink:

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    is it legal to have sex with my blackjack? its cute and i have a thing for it