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Windows installation method without expansion card
Centro Update for Sprint

Important notes for this installation method
You may want to print this page for reference during your update.

  • Windows compatibility: This update is for Windows Vista and Windows XP users only.
  • Palm Desktop required: If you have not already done so, you must install the latest version of Palm Desktop software from the Palm Software Installation CD that came with your Centro smartphone. If you do not have Palm Desktop software on your computer, you must install this update through an expansion card (here's how).
  • Monitor your computer: During the update, respond to prompts and alerts when they appear.
  • Watch your Centro: If your Centro screen goes black during the update process, wake it up by gently pressing Power/End . Do not unplug it.
  • Incoming call or SMS: If you receive a phone call or text message during the update, ignore it. Responding to messages or calls will disrupt the update and you will need to start over.


1

Before you begin:

  • Remove the stylus from the phone. You will need it later in the update process.
  • Connect the USB sync cable to your smartphone.
  • Sync your smartphone with your computer (or use your preferred backup method). This important step will back up your device to your computer.

During the update process your device will be hard reset. You must restore your data to your device after the update process completes, using a HotSync operation.

2

Download: Centro_1_07_SPNT_desktopupdater.exe (20.8 MB file)
You must use a computer and a USB sync cable to install this update; it cannot be installed wirelessly.

Trouble downloading? Try the .zip version.

3 Double-click the file: Centro_1_07_SPNT_desktopupdater.exe

Follow the instructions on your computer and Centro. Your smart device will reset itself 3 times. You must tap the screen to calibrate your device after each of those resets.

  • Do not disconnect the sync cable or the charger during the update. Doing so may cause the update to fail.
  • Remember: If your screen goes black during the update process, your device has fallen asleep. Wake it up by gently pressing Power/End . Do not unplug it.

The update takes approximately 15 minutes.
4 Make sure the charger is still plugged into your Centro and then wait for the Palm logo to appear after the final reset.
5 A message will appear on your computer when the update is complete.

Click "Finished" to close the update screen.

Synchronize your smartphone with your computer (or use your preferred restore method) to restore the data you backed up at the beginning.

Having trouble? See FAQs and Troubleshooting or contact Palm: 866-750-7256.

Settings for some applications such as IM are not retained after update process. You will need to re-enter your user data. You will also need to re-pair any Bluetooth devices. If you use Email (VersaMail) remember to re-enter your email account password(s).

6 Verify that your Centro was updated
  1. On your Centro, press Phone
  2. Press Menu .
  3. From the Options menu, select Phone Info
  4. Check your Software version. If it says Centro-1.07-SPNT, the update was successful.

FAQs and troubleshooting information:
FAQs and Troubleshooting


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