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Treo™ 650 Updater 1.20
(for Chinese language smartphones )
Posted February 16, 2006
 
What is the Treo 650 Updater 1.20?

Performance enhancements:
  • Improved memory handling for opening larger web pages
  • Optimised Bluetooth performance and added support for additional headset or carkits*
  • Improved voice quality
  • Improved device performance for heavy data usage such as email or web downloads.
  • Includes Versamail 3.1F, the latest version for the Treo 650 smartphone including an updated Mail Service (ISP) list which includes Gmail support
  • Added support for Gmail attachment downloads via web browser
  • Improved performance and increased stability with third-party email solutions that are offered directly from carrier partners
  • Added support for wired carkits
  • Updated carrier settings for data connections and MMS or when roaming internationally
  • Masked password entry in browser to increase privacy
  • Improved customisable voice or sound recordings for specific callers

* Only in areas where wired carkits are available 		Incorporates past updates released on Palm's website:
  • Treo 650 Updater 1.13 (released June 2005): Optimises memory handling (info); adds latest carrier settings files; enhances call clarity and voice quality.
  • Carkit Update for Treo 650 (Bluetooth carkit drivers)
  • Treo 650 Voicemail Updater 1.04

Updates bundled third-party software (Windows only): If any of these bundled applications are on your smartphone, the installer will replace them with versions compatible with the Treo 650 Update.


This update permanently takes up about 0.6MB (600KB) free space. If you use a lot of memory on your device, you may need to remove some data or applications (info) or store them on a SD card before installing the update.
What you need to know before you start

Caution: This update will erase all data on your smartphone and revert it to a factory state. Follow the directions to ensure data normally backed up during a HotSync operation is saved. After the update is complete, data will be restored from these backups.
 
Do you need this update?
  1. Press Phone/Send .
  2. Press Menu .
  3. From the Options menu, select Phone Info.
  4. On the Phone Info screen, if the software version is Treo650-1.20-APR, you don’t need this update.
 
What to expect

The Treo 650 Updater 1.20 will change the permanent (ROM) software in your smartphone. Please set aside 20 to 30 minutes to complete the process.

Here's what happens during the upgrade:
  1. You perform a regular HotSync operation to ensure you have a current backup of the smartphone data you normally save to your desktop computer
  2. The updater is transferred to your smartphone and the runs automatically
  3. All data and applications are erased while the device's ROM is upgraded
  4. A second HotSync operation restores the data that was backed up earlier
 
System requirements
  • Smartphone purchased in Asia Pacific region, Chinese-language only. If you purchased your smartphone outside of Asia Pacific, select a country or region to get the appropriate updater information.
  • Windows 2000/XP.
  • Smartphone connected to AC adapter and the HotSync cable throughout the update:
 
Making sure your data is backed up

This updater erases all personal data on your smartphone. Make certain it will be restored after the update.
  • Wireless email and calendar
    Wireless-only applications, such as Exchange ActiveSync, require a manual sync before updating your device.

  • Photos and videos
    The Treo 650 CD includes a Media conduit that backs up your photos and videos. The web download of Palm Desktop and HotSync Manager does not include the Media conduit. How can you tell if you have this conduit?
    1. Launch Palm Desktop on your desktop computer (even if you sync with Outlook).
    2. From the User: menu at the top right, select your Treo 650's user name.
    3. On the left side of the screen, you should see an icon for Media. Click it.
    4. Make sure that the photos and videos on your smartphone are displayed in Palm Desktop.
    If your photos and videos are not being backed up when you sync, you'll need to copy them to an SD expansion card before updating. Remember: any items that were not backed up will be lost.

  • Third-party backup utilities
    Some third-party applications change the way your smartphone backs up data. Other third-party applications do not back up data. If you have third-party software on your device, please contact the developer to learn what components are backed up during a HotSync operation, and if HotSync conduits are altered. Any data not backed up will be lost.

  • Exit or disable any third-party programs that control installations
    If you use add-on software that watches new software installations and controls them, such as Uninstall Manager, disable it before updating.

  • Exit third-party launcher applications
    Before updating, exit any launcher applications on your smartphone, such as SilverScreen, ZLauncher or Launcher X. The Treo 650 Updater was designed to work with the built-in Palm OS launcher only.

  • Do not back up and restore through an SD/MMC expansion card
    Some customers use an expansion card to make backups of the smartphone's entire contents, but for this update, please perform the HotSync operations as instructed. Otherwise, you may see looping resets.
Download & Install

Remember, you must use a PC to download the software; you cannot install this updater wirelessly.
Things to do after the update: restore your data and troubleshoot updater issues.


Caution: Performing this update will erase all data on your smartphone and revert it to a factory state. Follow the directions to ensure data normally backed up during a HotSync operation is saved. After the update is complete, this data will be restored from these backups.
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