Hey all,
An important software update for the Palm Treo 680 is available as a free download from
http://www.palm.com/680CriticalUpdate and should be installed by all customer who purchases a Treo 680 before June 11, 2007. It's very important to all customer's to update their device, it provides these significant improvements:
-Improved power management for better battery life.
-Camera Update for improved battery life, previously a standalone update.
-Helps correct distorted characters that can occur in the title bar of the -Phone Application.
-Helps fix device "freezing" that may occur under certain conditions.
-System Lockout improvement for increased security.
-Support for the new Daylight Saving Time legislation, previously a standalone update.
-Provides better support for networks unique to some Caribbean, Latin American, and Asian countries.
-Updates Cingular branding, replacing it with the new AT&T branding.
Please see the Palm's download and installation article which covers the following topics:
http://www.palm.com/680CriticalUpdate
-What version do I currently have
-System requirements for the update.
-What to expect before, during, and after the update.
-Making sure your data is backed up before updating.
-Important information for Good Mobile Messaging and Xpress Mail users.
Troubleshooting possible issues during and/or after the update
If problems arise after the firmware update, please review the following PalmOne article:
http://www.palm.com/680CriticalUpdate
NOTE:
This firmware update is not intended to resolve all device reset or freezing issues, which may be caused by:
Corrupted files within the VersaMail e-mail application.
Device memory becoming filled and leaving insufficient headroom to run applications.
Use of incompatible 3rd Party applications on the Treo 680.
If problems such as those listed above apply, please troubleshoot using the PalmOne Knowledge Base.