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Update available!!!!

My phone currently updating to version 7008 - needs update to Zune too which is downloading first.
Was on 7004.
Will let you know what happens!

I can't see any changes...
Also no saving of the changes you make in Camera or so on...
Is this the update before March Update!?

Yeah, this is just an update to pave the way for future updates. You'll find nothing new here.

skycamefalling said:
Yeah, this is just an update to pave the way for future updates. You'll find nothing new here.
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Is the Camera any better...? could be into the realms of imagination here but took a photo and it seemed clearer than previous efforts on standard settings. Phone also 'seems' a little zippier.
Not totally sure so guess things aren't that different.
Backup worked nicely though.

Mine is in the process of updating. The backup process takes a while.
I wonder if we can use someone elses backup to restore a phone? I only ask because I flashed my UK T-Mobile device with the unbranded Samsung one because it was said that it fixed Bluetooth problems. However, it has had no effect, and now I can't take my phone back to T-Mo because it's not running the original firmware. If I can get it back to UK spec, then I can take it back to a shop and swap it for a (hopefully) working one...

Done. It is only a preparatory update for the actual update containing copy and paste, improvements to Windows Phone Marketplace et.al. Ergo, it doesn't contain any new functionality and won't remove or hinder any installed jailbreak functionality.

Yup, more playing, definitely no changes I can find...camera taking a better photo just happened to be a picture in better light.

This update has bricked my Omnia 7.
When I connected my Omnia 7 to Zune today, I was notified of an update. Zune updated itself and quit. I restarted Zune and it informed me there was an update for my phone. I clicked update now and it got to step 6/10 rebooting phone. The phone evenually rebooted and Zune reported the following:
RESTORATION ERROR
An error prevented the restoration of your phone to its previous version. Your phone cant be used in its present condition and there are no restore points for it on this computer. Thephone might restart and return to normal if you disconnect it. For further assistance, contact your mobile operator.
ERROR CODE C101002E
Thanks Microsoft, that's a really helpful message. NOT.
I have manually updated to the latest Zune, rebooted my PC, rebooted my phone, and I get the same thing every time.
THIS IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH MICROSOFT. My Omnia 7 is now a brick.

Loconinja said:
This update has bricked my Omnia 7.
When I connected my Omnia 7 to Zune today, I was notified of an update. Zune updated itself and quit. I restarted Zune and it informed me there was an update for my phone. I clicked update now and it got to step 6/10 rebooting phone. The phone evenually rebooted and Zune reported the following:
RESTORATION ERROR
An error prevented the restoration of your phone to its previous version. Your phone cant be used in its present condition and there are no restore points for it on this computer. Thephone might restart and return to normal if you disconnect it. For further assistance, contact your mobile operator.
ERROR CODE C101002E
Sorry for that. I was afraid of this happening to me when the update stalled at the 7th step
Thanks Microsoft, that's a really helpful message. NOT.
I have manually updated to the latest Zune, rebooted my PC, rebooted my phone, and I get the same thing every time.
THIS IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH MICROSOFT. My Omnia 7 is now a brick.
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Sorry about that. I was afraid of this happening to me, after the update stalled for an hour at the 7th step, so I disconnected. Luckily nothing happened to my device. But apparently several Omnia 7 are experiencing this.
Sort it out, MS.

First things first. I was updated Zune to the recent version, because I was curious it will resolve a problem with login user on one of my computers. One (Windows Vista) works fine, but another one, Windows 7 (both 32-bits versions) works fine with Zune + Market.
Silent Shark said:
I wonder if we can use someone elses backup to restore a phone? I only ask because I flashed my UK T-Mobile device with the unbranded Samsung one because it was said that it fixed Bluetooth problems. However, it has had no effect, and now I can't take my phone back to T-Mo because it's not running the original firmware. If I can get it back to UK spec, then I can take it back to a shop and swap it for a (hopefully) working one...
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I've done the same. I have (branded) T-Mobile UK phone and decided update to unbranded one. I choose version I8700XENJK1 (but I tried another one before) - for me, one difference is language Dutch / Belgium if I remember correctly.
I've read this thread and I was wondering if my phone will find update... I had no information about this.
I return home, connect Omnia to computer and update process start immediately. I had no problem with update at all. Phone during update reboots twice (or more) and it looks stable. I haven't noticed any changes or improvements... maybe it's working a little bit faster, but maybe it's a auto-suggestion.
Loconinja said:
This update has bricked my Omnia 7.
When I connected my Omnia 7 to Zune today, I was notified of an update. Zune updated itself and quit. I restarted Zune and it informed me there was an update for my phone. I clicked update now and it got to step 6/10 rebooting phone. (...)
THIS IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH MICROSOFT. My Omnia 7 is now a brick.
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Sorry for that mate. I really had not problem with update.

Loconinja said:
This update has bricked my Omnia 7.
When I connected my Omnia 7 to Zune today, I was notified of an update. Zune updated itself and quit. I restarted Zune and it informed me there was an update for my phone. I clicked update now and it got to step 6/10 rebooting phone. The phone evenually rebooted and Zune reported the following:
RESTORATION ERROR
An error prevented the restoration of your phone to its previous version. Your phone cant be used in its present condition and there are no restore points for it on this computer. Thephone might restart and return to normal if you disconnect it. For further assistance, contact your mobile operator.
ERROR CODE C101002E
Thanks Microsoft, that's a really helpful message. NOT.
I have manually updated to the latest Zune, rebooted my PC, rebooted my phone, and I get the same thing every time.
THIS IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH MICROSOFT. My Omnia 7 is now a brick.
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have you tried taking back battery and then reboot again?
http://twitter.com/#!/WinPhoneSupport

hard-reset Focus, should be similar to omnia 7
http://www.technipages.com/samsung-focus-hard-reset-using-hardware-keys.html

Update error
801012DD Error code - we couldnt create a backup of your phone
Help !!!!!

Have you got samsung tools installed?

I have tried twice to install the update. Both times I got stuck at 7 or of 100 with 100%.
The only thing I have done my phone is to unlock it with chevron.
Altough I did have it in flight mode at the time to prevent relocking.
Do you think that would have affected anything?

Still nothing showing up for me yet. Those who got the mini update does your 3 button combo into download mode now work if you had a phone that didnt let it happen before?
Lordao

lordao said:
Still nothing showing up for me yet. Those who got the mini update does your 3 button combo into download mode now work if you had a phone that didnt let it happen before?
Lordao
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Three button combo now gives me the rather scary option to Format or Cancel. I thought Cancel would be the way to go....

Successful Updaters: Please post your Firmware revisions
For those who have managed to get the update installed without error, can you please post here your firmware revisions. We may be able to work out which models are affected by the issue.
There are rumours that this update only affects firmware versions JI9 and JJ4 while the JK1 firmware is unaffected.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/hardware/windows-phone-7-update-bricking-some-samsung-omnia-handsets/11501

gc48067 said:
Three button combo now gives me the rather scary option to Format or Cancel. I thought Cancel would be the way to go....
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Are you saying the Download Mode is no longer accessible after updating?

scoob101 said:
For those who have managed to get the update installed without error, can you please post here your firmware revisions. We may be able to work out which models are affected by the issue.
There are rumours that this update only affects firmware versions JI9 and JJ4 while the JK1 firmware is unaffected.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/hardware/windows-phone-7-update-bricking-some-samsung-omnia-handsets/11501
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How can I check which firmware revision I am using?

I cannot force mango no matter how hard I try!

I have a HD2 running wp7 7392. Really want to get mango. Have tried to force (phone airplan mode, laptop wifi off, plug and unplug ethernet cable). I have tried for 3 days and I have done this maybe 200 times. If I pull too quickly,
within a second, I get connection error. If too slow, 2 or 3 sec, I get "your phone is up to date" And I have tried every ms in between but never was able to get the upgrade! Does anyone else have this problem? Do I have to push deviceprovisioning.cab? I did not have to push this cab and was able to get 7008, then 7392 all through zune. But this time I just cant force. Also looking at the microsoft site, t-mobile phone are already in delivery phase! Drive me nuts! Any advise?

Let's see if I got it right you're on NODO with back to the future v2 and waiting for the official mango update?
Then the solution is quite simple: READ the rom thread! It's in the second or third post...
Anyway, here's the solution:
If you can wait for the official update (it's not out yet!), wait
If not (very likely!!), you've got to send deviceprovisioning.cab to get developer updates and then: just continue updating with zune and it should work just fine...
(or you can use the update cabs provide by xbmod...)
But however you're going to do this, read the rom thread. It's better for you, for your phone (much safer!!!)

upate: I can't wait any longer, so I pushed the deviceprovisioning.cab onto the phone. Right away, zune tells me that there is an update available (7403).
I am in the middle of the 7403. Looks hopeful. Just want to update so other who are stuck at the same place could benefit.

HD2 stuck at 7403, fix!
Hi All! Since august 15th 2012 my HD2 has been stuck at WP7 7403. Tried the force Mango trick very often, but didn't succeed. Very frustrating.
I found my solution in this topic, thank you chabun!
With WP7 Cab Sender I send Deviceprovisioning.cab wich I found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20696473&postcount=4498
After sending Deviceprovisioning.cab Zune showed an update (7720) wich I am installing right now. XDA did it again for me, tnx folks!

I need your help..i still cant get mango!! EDIT SUCCESS!!

I went from v2 - 7004-7392cab -devicepro.cab- zune to 7403 - 80004005 error trying to install isv 7720.
Looked all over the internet for this code and somebody found a solution on this website(half way down the page)...it relates to a samsung device but if somebody can explain how do i apply this to hd2??
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...o/60e728c6-2cfe-47fc-a996-344a9d1c2c0d?page=2
Ps i try cab 7403 to 7661 but fails with error code straight away..WHY?? Do i need devicepro.cab again?? What would be your advice /route if i wanted to try the cab install to mango? Detailed guide would be awesome
Im running out of patience now i think

Why dont you try to flash your device over Zune?
Just install V2 ROM and then follow the instructions and update via Zune.

Rosetti you couldnt have said better. I Updated All Through Zune. DeviceProvisioning.cab is needed for going from NODO to MANGO.

Yeah dude do it over Zune the last stages are way easier over zune

i can't believe i tried everything else but not this method...thanks all ..i will report back later 2nite..

I dont believe it!
all week i have been messing around with cabs files as people were constantly reporting errors with zune thats why i decided to avoid it but il be damned!
process took around 2hours from start to finish..still got cleanup to go but i rather get some sleep..
i just went from 7403 rom .turned phone off
format sd card
enter magldr - clear and enable stuff
usb mode
flash v2 rom
set up date and time
zune found february update
zune found 7392
Send devicepro.cab via cabsender
zune found 7720 took fooking ages
zune finds cleanup - gta wait till 2mro thou..
not one trick applied ie hard resets/change time zone/reserved space/virus off
it was as simple as that..good nite!

i followed yuki v2, then force update with zune i got 7xxx (forgot) then again force update i got 7392 but then i cant force it anymore to get 7403 (before final force to 7220). i tried 1 sec then pull the internet cable. no success. tried 3,4,5 secs, also no luck. comments?

Once I succeeded in installing Mango on HD2, but then I realised that it's not unlocked. So I flashed my phone again... and now I'm stuck on 7008 and Zune's not giving me any update.
Can you please help me? My hair is all grey

Matt.Murdock said:
Once I succeeded in installing Mango on HD2, but then I realised that it's not unlocked. So I flashed my phone again... and now I'm stuck on 7008 and Zune's not giving me any update.
Can you please help me? My hair is all grey
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Have you tried forcing it??

I did and it worked now... (not before, didn't get the right timing)

Matt.Murdock said:
Once I succeeded in installing Mango on HD2, but then I realised that it's not unlocked.
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How did you realise this, Venerable sir? Did it say it in toms xap(number of reasons)? Did you try to send dev-unlock-remove.cab then dev-unlock.cab?
You might have saved yourself some trouble and hair dye

Matt.Murdock said:
I did and it worked now... (not before, didn't get the right timing)
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I have to say, I tried every possible timings (all between 0 and forever). Don't work for me. Worked with the NODO update on second try. Mango - no chance.
*edit: Don't know why. Yesterday cab sending did not work. Gave me an error. Went to bed. Just thought I'd give it a nother shot - worked. Sent the .cab and Zune found the update for my Phone instantly!
Now all I am lacking is the activation key - waiting for the replay by MS.
Thanks to all, that made this possible!
**EDIT²: Now after finding the update, and installing the first step to Mango, I get stuck at the CLEAN UP update. Can't get it solved. Any suggestions?

[Q] XBmod-Yuki 7720 upgrading

Hello!
I was following the instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1246040
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1236027
And had no problems getting to 7392. After that though, things got weird. Upgrading to 7712 (Step 14 in the first link) did take ~1.5 hours, but what was strange was that the phone said update succesful while Zune said update failed.
I (probably unwisely) didn't think much of it since the phone said it was ok, so I continued on to install 7720. That gave me the following error in WP7 Update Cab Sender:
"Error: Update device 08b958c3 - 899aeab3 - f2ff1ads - b3b31663 Complete with error code: 8018004D, error message: IU <Image Update> installation failed on phone: No applicable packages."
Plus, the phone would tell me that the update failed and to read the messages Zune gave/try again.
Looking at the phone information in Settings/About though shows that it is running 7.10.7720.68. I seem to have all the Mango features too. Can anyone let me know if the phone is ok to use or what I did wrong? I really like Mango so far (quicker than NoDo for me) and I'd hate to load all my apps, contacts, etc, just to redo the entire installation again.
Thanks!
PS: Let me know if there's any information in my email that I should censor out for any reason, I'll come back and edit it (or mods are welcome to fix my post).

CronoZero said:
Hello!
I was following the instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1246040
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1236027
And had no problems getting to 7392. After that though, things got weird. Upgrading to 7712 (Step 14 in the first link) did take ~1.5 hours, but what was strange was that the phone said update succesful while Zune said update failed.
I (probably unwisely) didn't think much of it since the phone said it was ok, so I continued on to install 7720. That gave me the following error in WP7 Update Cab Sender:
"Error: Update device 08b958c3 - 899aeab3 - f2ff1ads - b3b31663 Complete with error code: 8018004D, error message: IU <Image Update> installation failed on phone: No applicable packages."
Plus, the phone would tell me that the update failed and to read the messages Zune gave/try again.
Looking at the phone information in Settings/About though shows that it is running 7.10.7720.68. I seem to have all the Mango features too. Can anyone let me know if the phone is ok to use or what I did wrong? I really like Mango so far (quicker than NoDo for me) and I'd hate to load all my apps, contacts, etc, just to redo the entire installation again.
Thanks!
PS: Let me know if there's any information in my email that I should censor out for any reason, I'll come back and edit it (or mods are welcome to fix my post).
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Hi ChronoZero, it looks as though you are good to go!
You have the correct version number, and you if you didn't send provisioning, it can't be the RTM(which, confusingly has the same version number!). I think MS have simplified zune updating so it goes direct to 7720. the "no applicable packages" usually means you have them installed already. If it is the RTM, then you will get an offer to from zune to "cleanup" and won't lose any data anyway.
Enjoy!
Edit; Nothing wrong with your post. Welcome to the forum
Edit 2; You did do the hard reset at the end? It is important for unlocking the device etc.

Robbie P said:
Hi ChronoZero, it looks as though you are good to go!
You have the correct version number, and you if you didn't send provisioning, it can't be the RTM(which, confusingly has the same version number!). I think MS have simplified zune updating so it goes direct to 7720. the "no applicable packages" usually means you have them installed already. If it is the RTM, then you will get an offer to from zune to "cleanup" and won't lose any data anyway.
Enjoy!
Edit; Nothing wrong with your post. Welcome to the forum
Edit 2; You did do the hard reset at the end? It is important for unlocking the device etc.
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Hi Robbie,
I had to do the send provisioning to do all the updates as I couldn't get the force Zune to update trick to work. Zune also hasn't tried to cleanup the phone and instead says "An update is in progress. Wait until it's complete. C101007B" when I look at the update screen in Zune.
I did do the hard reset at the end but not after 7712. Is that a problem?
Thanks!

CronoZero said:
Hi Robbie,
I had to do the send provisioning to do all the updates as I couldn't get the force Zune to update trick to work. Zune also hasn't tried to cleanup the phone and instead says "An update is in progress. Wait until it's complete. C101007B" when I look at the update screen in Zune.
I did do the hard reset at the end but not after 7712. Is that a problem?
Thanks!
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Perhaps zune is waiting to finish the update or an earlier one.
Have you plugged the phone in and synched anything yet?
I would be tempted to restart zune and see if "in progress" message re-occurs.
I would also hard reset the phone now that you have 7720.
Then possibly re-install zune.

Robbie P said:
Perhaps zune is waiting to finish the update or an earlier one.
Have you plugged the phone in and synched anything yet?
I would be tempted to restart zune and see if "in progress" message re-occurs.
I would also hard reset the phone now that you have 7720.
Then possibly re-install zune.
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I restarted my computer and ran Zune again. It did find a new update called "Mango ISV beta Bundle: Cleanup" and this time it looks like it was successful!
I'll hard reset my phone now and get immersed in Mango.
Thanks again!

CronoZero said:
I restarted my computer and ran Zune again. It did find a new update called "Mango ISV beta Bundle: Cleanup" and this time it looks like it was successful!
I'll hard reset my phone now and get immersed in Mango.
Thanks again!
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Glad to hear it,
Good luck.

7.8 official update for LG E900 (optimus 7) Available through rce update

I just updated my LG optimus 7 to 7.8 a few sec ago. here are the pictures to prove it and of course the link on how to do it (i cant post the link so just copy it in to your browser). So, after all, seems like all WP7 devices are getting this update!
:victory:
:victory:
The link for HOW TO...
wpcentral.com/forcing-windows-phone-78-update-camera-button-not-required-patience

I got it without forcing it.. lucky me!?
But yes, definitely it's official!

geoana20 said:
I just updated my LG optimus 7 to 7.8 a few sec ago. here are the pictures to prove it and of course the link on how to do it (i cant post the link so just copy it in to your browser). So, after all, seems like all WP7 devices are getting this update!
:victory:
:victory:
The link for HOW TO...
wpcentral.com/forcing-windows-phone-78-update-camera-button-not-required-patience
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GREAT! how about the MFG menu? can we still unlock the phone via the mfg? after 7.8 does it relock?

asbesto said:
GREAT! how about the MFG menu? can we still unlock the phone via the mfg? after 7.8 does it relock?
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The phone can be unlocked after update. MFG still works.

Can't get my phone to update
Hi,
Thanks for the tips, however I can't get my LG Optimus E900 to update.
I have tried the force update method and also the manual cab method but the manual cab method backs up the phone and installs the cabs, then fails with an error saying no applicable package...
Any further ideas on how I can update my device? It's a European LG Optimus E900 model if that makes any difference.
Thanks

vicious6969 said:
Hi,
Thanks for the tips, however I can't get my LG Optimus E900 to update.
I have tried the force update method and also the manual cab method but the manual cab method backs up the phone and installs the cabs, then fails with an error saying no applicable package...
Any further ideas on how I can update my device? It's a European LG Optimus E900 model if that makes any difference.
Thanks
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I have a European Optimus and i forced the update.Just follow the steps provided in the link.

Hi, thanks however I have tried the force update method several times as well as ensuring all the cabs are in as per the manual update instructions including ensuring the right language packs are there but still get exactly the same error as before.. no applicable packages... guess I'll have to give up for the time being and try again in a couple of weeks or so...

E900H: Update went smoothly, even if I had to use the disconnect trick (force update). I had an Internet sharing option form another ROM, and it was not removed for the simple reason that when you use an other carrier ROM, it's this one that's get updated, leaving all the functions and features like they were before.
Unlock is removed by the way but seems that you can get it back with MFG.
I hope also that SIP (VOIP) is now available with 7.8 because it's what I am really missing from IOS or Android!

What has 80072FA8 error or just no update found!
On this time I tried a long time update with disconnect trick. But... no updates.
NOW... from FIRST time update was found!
Solution:
yeah... first of all good things happen to UK. So we will use UK proxy.
Go to Settings - mobile network , then edit apn. In "APN, Username, Password" I typed my provider settings. In "Proxy server/URL" type 109.169.40.229 and in "Proxy port" type 8080. Here Done.
Next step: in computer STILL connected internet, in phone wifi is disconnected.
And last step: in Zune click update. Waiting about ~2 minutes, because proxy is very slow.
Result:
Thanks for UK proxy :laugh:

Got it! from Colombia with a euro open optimus7.
Tried starting from 2 second of wait between push "update" and disconnecting internet, incrementing by half seconds every step, I got it at the 6th attempt, with 4,5 seconds between click "update" and disconnect internet (I disconnected from internet pulling out the power plug of the ethernet hub connected to my computer)
Good luck to everybody, I go to enjoy my new WP7.8! ..and to update my sign
Edit: I got 3 updates, the first, left the phone still with WP7.5, the second too, the third effectively updated the phone to WP7.8, the right update have this build number:
7.10.8858.136

Plugged it in, surprise surprise update available
Country:Hungary
Carrier free
Sent from my YP-GI1 using xda app-developers app

I just got it to work using the unplug method, I'll be keeping this phone a bit longer now

saibz said:
I just got it to work using the unplug method, I'll be keeping this phone a bit longer now
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i was lurking online stores for a new wp8 device but suddenly something told me, y u no check xda?
so after many attempts, force update worked and currenlty being installed on my solid rock e900!
thanks 4 saving me 300€ xda & friends ! :good:

Just installing!
Just installing the update now.
I have a German LG E900, running on a UK Talkmobile (MVNO of Vodafone)! No wonder I had to force update!
I tried loads of things, and on the verge of giving up, when I used the UK Proxy tip, earlier in the thread. (Even though I am already in UK!)
I also noticed by doing that that I didn't even have an APN.... maybe that had something to do with it.
Anyway, the FIRST time I used the UK proxy, it found the update. However the update failed because I didn't switch the internet back on my laptop.
So...
1. Switch Wifi off on your phone, but leave data on (using UK Proxy as earlier in thread)
2, Internet ON your PC/Laptop, then open Zune and check for updates. If no update is found then carry on to step 3
3. Click update again, then after 3 seconds or so, disconnect internet from your PC
4. repeat steps 2-3 until it finds an update.
5. Once it finds an update, make sure you switch the internet back ON your laptop/PC, otherwise you'll have to repeat all over again!
Thanks to everyone for the tips. Good work. I assume my phone will be working ok, I will post an update if any problems.
Cheers

My LG E900 now are Windows Phone 7.8 (OS Version 7.10.8858.136).
Updated by tweaking server with disconnecting router cable 5sec after clicknig Update button .
Enjoy!

i keep getting an error saying it cant search for an update, i tried two different computers, no luck, i tried the force update by switching off wifi, still no luck. Can someone help? thanks

I also try to update my phone.
First I tried with the cable trick. This did not work. I always got the 801812DC error which is refering to not be able to create a backup.
I hard reset the phone as recmmended but no result.
I checked the back up directory bt nothibg was in.
I tried on a fresh PC.
I tried with the tool from windowsphonehacker, the so called seveneighter.
I tried different USB ports
I tried different USB cables.
All are giving me the same 801812dc error.
Is there any other possibility? I also contacted LG but as I bought the phone as a used one I have no official bill. Therefore I can not prove it is not already out of warranty.
Please anny suggestion would be helpfull.
I had the same error when I update to 7.5. At this time I downgraded via a cab file from teh forum and then everything as working normally via Zune.

It's just time temping and patience. Beleive me, but if you have no patience, try to use this tool: LINK at your own risk!
szia

vicious6969 said:
1. Switch Wifi off on your phone, but leave data on (using UK Proxy as earlier in thread)
2, Internet ON your PC/Laptop, then open Zune and check for updates. If no update is found then carry on to step 3
3. Click update again, then after 3 seconds or so, disconnect internet from your PC
4. repeat steps 2-3 until it finds an update.
5. Once it finds an update, make sure you switch the internet back ON your laptop/PC, otherwise you'll have to repeat all over again!
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This process does work! just a few extra notes on my experience
I have sim free UK LG E900 with Giff Gaff sim
For a successful upgrade process I had to;
First delete the giff gaff APN info and create a new apn with just the IP address and port info on page 1
I then had to reboot phone with new apn info
The timing of disconnecting the internet from the windows PC is critical , I have a laptop, with a combination of Function Key and F11 I can disable wireless pretty much instantly , if you disconnect to soon you get the update service is not available error , if you disconnect to slowly you get the Phone is upto date no update required problem , it seems to be somewhere between 2- 3 seconds ( I used to old 1000, 2000, 3000 counting method :silly: and it is somewhere between 2000 and 3000)
In total I had to update 3 times (as per previous post ) in order to get 7.8
But now thanks to the above technique I have a LG E900 at Windows 7.8 :good: