Thread: Windows Mobile 6.5.1, the 6.5 that should have been

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Originally Posted by Istartedsomething


Most of you probably know by now that Windows Mobile 6.5 is not the be all end all Microsoft mobile operating system. However, what you might not know is that Microsoft has already up its sleeves another revision of Windows Mobile 6 – unofficially dubbed by the enthusiast community as 6.5.1 – that’s faster, sleeker, more touch-friendly and in my opinion, a much better upgrade than 6.5.
Those familiar with the Windows Phone modding scene might have seen since late August, builds numbered 23xxx and up started surfacing on the web. Those brave enough to have installed these builds began noticing a slew of updates to the user-experience of Windows Mobile that is arguably necessary but missing from WM6.5.
For example, the “Start button” and “Close” button have all been moved to the more accessible lower toolbar, freeing up the entire top row for status icons which is now thinner. Tapping on this row now expands a tray-like widget with large icons that provide quick access to system notifications and settings.
On the UI side, controls including buttons, checkboxes, radio buttons and the like have all been remastered, finally replacing the Windows 3.1-like graphics with modernized anti-aliased equivalents. Tabs have also been replace with a new “pivot” control that sits at the top of the screen where users can flick and toggle between.
Finally, even more recent builds include a new contacts application that is much more touch-friendly with larger buttons (albeit with a few bugs).
With all these changes and more already implemented and polished, I have to wonder why faced with inevitable criticism that WM6.5 is not enough of an improvement Microsoft didn’t hold off until all these changes were implemented for the official Windows Phone relaunch.
Until Windows Mobile 7, this is probably as good as it’s going to get on Windows Mobile 6. If you too are feeling a little adventurous, take a look over at XDA-developers forums to see if there’s a 6.5.1 ROM for your device already.

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thanks for the post, atleast something to look forward to, hope they stick to improve the performance no just the style of it . .

awesome. i didn't see the hype for 6.5 at all, but this 6.5.1 has me all giddy like a school boy waiting for his first crush to come over when mom and dad are away, or something like that

Originally Posted by medzz

thanks for the post, atleast something to look forward to, hope they stick to improve the performance no just the style of it . .

performance is very impressive specially the latest build...it's almost on every custom ROM right now.

Originally Posted by asayamalaka

awesome. i didn't see the hype for 6.5 at all, but this 6.5.1 has me all giddy like a school boy waiting for his first crush to come over when mom and dad are away, or something like that

check this out: http://www.xperiax1.net/forum/develo...l-version.html

And what about promised wm6.5 update from SE? Is it confirmed or another lie?

I do not believe that SE ever promised a 6.5 update.
There was plenty of rumours that i do not think were ever confirmed by SE though.

Originally Posted by Pranja

And what about promised wm6.5 update from SE? Is it confirmed or another lie?

I can't recall any promise that SE did for the x1 users... can you enlighten us about this promise that you are refering?

I read that in one magazine,but maybe it was guessing or bad prediction.

That looks awsome i was a little disappointed when i first saw windows mobile 6.1 on the x1!!!

I installed the new built but I want to have the old sort of menu back. How can I do that??
This is what I'm talking about
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