Vodafone AU testing a WP update ‘MCR3′ Update: Confirmed to be Tango
I was on Twitter and noticed Vodafone AU posted a blog update with this week’s news on software updates.
As usual, it is full of Android FW, but to my pleasant surprised Nokia was featured. Apparently the Lumia 800 is getting a FW Update known as MCR3. Their other WP 7.5 handset, the Trophy 7, is also having the update tested.
What could it be? Is it Tango?
I asked both Voda and MS about it but MS say they have no info and Voda is yet to respond. Hopefully Voda hurry up with the testing and push this update to handsets fast, unlike other Nokia updates that tend to take 6 months.
I will keep you posted.
Update: Here’s a comment on their site, with a reply from a staff member
From that it’s confirmed to be Tango. You may ask how I know for sure? Reading “Mango Commercial Refresh” triggered my memory of 900/610 launch. They used that exact name when announcing what FW version the two devices would run. Finally we will have Tethering and more features. GET EXCITED! TANGO’S COMING!
Update 2: Just some more confirmation of the Update. Sheeds from WPDownunder got confirmation that the MCR3 update will have tethering, which further confirms that MCR3 will be the Tango refresh. Hopefully this appears soon, especially as many still don’t have the 12072 update.
Source: Vodafone AU Blog
Category: Firmware Update, Nokia
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I haven’t found MeeGo-Harmattan updates to be 6-months…
For some it’s been very quick, like 1-2wk after it 1st appears publicly, seems to vary wildly.
Symbian on the other hand have been woefully long in some cases :-/
True MH was a quick update. It has been Symbian updates that have taken forever, particularly Belle. But still. Compared to the rate they push out droid updates, its very slow
Yes that’s somewhat true.
For voda anyway.
may MH is much easier to be modified compare to the others?
well, the target of MH is to make everything simplified by optimizing the touch UI
maybe MH is much easier to be modified compare to the others?
well, the target of MH is to make everything simplify by optimizing the touch UI
Considering Qt and linux simplicity – it could be. Certainly it is easier in everyday use, at last for me. I am really happy it works as I want. The N9 is a piece of perfection, which I haven’t seen ever before. Thank you Nokia!!
Will this update be rolled out to India? I’m considering buying a Lumia 800 but want to be certain I’ll have tethering soon.
If tethering’s important, just get a N9 from a neighbouring country that has it officially available.
BT transfer, Mass storage mode, & other such features are usually very important in 2nd/3rd world countries too.
or from a specialist importer that offers 3rd-party warranty/cover.