Wednesday, November 2, 2011

[Guide] How to install Windows Phone (7.5) Mango


Windows Phone 7.5 Mango is now available for all Windows Phone devices. While Windows Phone is still behind iOS and Android it still has a very large community and may take around a month before the update can reach all the devices. But if you want the update right now we have a detailed guide which shows you how to force the Mango update to your Windows Phone.



NOTE: We recommend waiting for the proper update channels and notifications before applying this update. Please note that you are following these steps at your own risk, and we are not liable for yoru device getting damaged or bricked during this process.

NOTE: Please make sure your device battery is at (at least) 50% or more before you perform this update. The update process may take at least an hour and should not be disconnected during the update process.
  1. Download and install (or update) the Zune setup package for Windows.
  2. Connect your device to your computer. This process should automatically launch Zune.
  3. Connect your device to WiFi or mobile data connection.
  4. Once Zune is launched Go to Settings and choose Update.



  5. Select an item in the Settings Menu other than Update
  6. Disconnect your Internet connection (by disabling your WiFi or unplugging your cable) and Select Update under Settings at the same time.

  7. If this is done correctly, the update button will become active under the update menu
    • If it doesn't try again. It may take a couple of tries
  8. Once you receive the update notification reconnect your internet and proceed with the update.



  9. This is a three course update (7392, 7403, 7720) so allow all three parts to be installed. If you dont see these update just follow steps (5-7) again
That's it your device should now be running the latest version of Windows Phone 7.5 Mango. The build number should be 7702 which you can find under the devices' settings menu.
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