What Changes Should I Expect with the Maintenance Release (MR1)? (T-Mobile MDA®)
The Maintenance Release (MR1) software update for the T-Mobile MDA includes many new features and updates that will improve the overall experience with the device. For instructions on obtaining and installing this software upgrade, go to How Do I Perform a Device Upgrade? (T-Mobile MDA®)
Please see the list below for a brief description of the included updates.
- The update includes Messaging and Service Feature Pack (MSFP) to enhance Microsoft Exchange Sever 2003 Service Pack 2. These features include:
- MSFP adds Direct Push e-mail for customers with Microsoft Exchange Sever 2003 Service Pack 2. Direct Push is similar to the BlackBerry® push technology. When Exchange receives new e-mail, it is “pushed” to the device immediately. Prior to this release, the device could only “pull” e-mail from Exchange at specified intervals.
- MSFP adds the ability to access and search the Exchange Global Address List (GAL). This allows customers to search for contacts within their organization directly from their device.
- MSFP has the following advanced security features for Exchange Administrators:
- Remote Wipe
- Encryption
- Certificate-based authentication
- Advanced password policy with additional security settings
NOTE: These features are only for administrators within corporate networks.
NOTE: For more information about MSFP, go to Microsoft.
- Using the Bluetooth® Stereo Profile, customers can listen to media stored on the device with a Bluetooth stereo headset.* On most headsets, when a new call is received, the media will pause and the call can be answered while using the headset.
- The update improves device network auto rescan response. This is the time the device takes to search for a network when the signal is lost, or when the device returns to a coverage area from an area of no coverage. The rescan interval has been shortened to 45 seconds. Prior to this release, the device could take several minutes to search for a network.
- Several multimedia features have been improved. The following improvements are available with the software update:
- Customers will receive notification when a message is downloaded completely.
- Customers have the ability to download multiple MMS messages sent to the device consecutively.
- Picture size and resolution will not be modified unless the maximum picture size (3xx) is exceeded.
- Customers will be taken directly into the body of a picture message unless there are multiple unread messages.
- MMS Video has been renamed to video messaging.
- Maximum video messaging size has increased from 80 kilobytes (KBs) to 270 KBs.
- An Enhanced Data for Global Evolution (EDGE) coverage indicator icon has been added to the device. When EDGE services are available, customers will see an E on the top of the device next to the signal indicator.
- T-Mobile GRPS has been changed to T-Mobile Data (GPRS).NOTE: References to T-Mobile GPRS have been updated to T-Mobile Data (GPRS) to provide a more consistent experience.
- An animated battery icon is now included. The battery icon will animate from low to high while charging.
- The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Manager feature allows customers to have the ability to copy multiple contacts from the phone to the SIM card.
- A play button allows customers to play a brief sound preview of ringtones stored on the device.
- There are two additional alert types or Events for messaging. Customers can now set different notifications for Downloading MMS and Sending MMS. The notifications can be set to vibrate, play a sound, flash a light, or be silent.
- A limited Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) (t-zonesSM) browser is included. The device will have limited access to t-zones. The following links will be available to T-Mobile MDA customers:
- My Help
- My Account
*The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by T-Mobile is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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