Windows Phone 8107 Manual Update Process

by Ramon Trotman on January 4, 2012

UPDATE: Have an unlocked phone? Try this method instead to update through Zune.

Screen Capture

We caught wind of the 8107 update a few days ago, this is the patch to fix the annoying disappearing keyboard issue many have been experiencing ever since the mango update. Luckly, that isn’t the only thing fixed in the update:

  • Updated the Carrier data configuration database
  • Updated Radio Interface Layer, SMS & SIM drivers
  • SMS & Contacts “bug” fixed
  • Updated the Updater Service
  • Updated the Internet Sharing Security Policy
  • Updated the HowTo Application
  • Fixed the Location bug where it shares your information without your knowledge in certain core apps.
  • Updates to Zune & the Pictures Hub
  • Updates to the Default Zune Tuner configuration
  • TCP IP stack updates
  • Updates to the MSHTML parser for IE9
  • Updates to the Maps & Search functions
  • Updates to UI framework driving the phone (Splash or UIX as some call it)

As you can see, are many welcome changes. Unfortunately, the update isn’t ready to go just as yet. Rumor has it, it should be going out next week. If you can’t wait until then, the good folks at Xda-Developers has provided a manual push.

I have bundled everything you need into a zip file and included a readme. The process is rather simple and the entire update should only take 10 minutes the most.

[ download link ]

I’ve successfully updated both my HD7 and Titan. As promised, the keyboard is not only fixed, but the speed and accuracy is back! I haven’t had a change to check any of the other fixes, but hey….who cares… my keyboard is back where it needs to be!

 

As a general warning, try this at your own risk, as we’re not sure how it will affect all devices, and may affect future updates. We’re not responsible for anything that goes wrong.

Thanks to the folks at XDA and Pat K for the tip.

Category: Windows Phone | Tags: 39 comments »

39 Responses to “Windows Phone 8107 Manual Update Process”

  1. Murali
    January 4th, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    Wow this is exciting stuff……
  2. Murani Lewis
    January 4th, 2012 at 10:41 pm

    Outstanding! It seems XDA is getting more proficient at coming up with Hacks. I’d say in a few years time a complete, stable jailbreak will be readily available for anyone who wants one. Not that i’m looking to use one.
  3. Murali
    January 4th, 2012 at 10:50 pm

    I totally agree with Murani, even though there is easy jailbreaking options (windowsbreak project) are available I don’t see any value in jailbreaking my phone….. I’m totally happy the way it is now!
  4. The Windows Phone Update Cycle Is Getting More Impressive By The Day - Mobility Digest
    January 4th, 2012 at 11:55 pm

    [...] the latest update has become available it made me think about how many times I’ve tried to get updates early…even using Canadian [...]
  5. AdamUCF
    January 5th, 2012 at 12:32 am

    This blog post is like having a blog post on how to play Russian roulette and how fun it is and then having a disclaimer saying you may die and not to blame you.

    There is a very high chance that you will either brick your phone prevent it from receiving updates in the future without restoring from a back. There is almost reason to do this! It’s nowhere close to being worth the risk.
  6. boschi66
    January 5th, 2012 at 4:36 am

    Just installed on My Focus S. I hoped this would fix the keyboard sound lagging issue. It improved it a little bit, but, still not as responsive as Focus on keyboard :(
  7. boschi66
    January 5th, 2012 at 4:37 am

    update went without a hitch
  8. How to Force the 8107 Update on Your Windows Phone (The Hard Way) | WP7 Connect
    January 5th, 2012 at 7:12 am

    [...] that came along with the Mango update. Along with the changes that were noted to the 8107 build, MobilityDigest has also listed [...]
  9. Bennyj504
    January 5th, 2012 at 7:56 am

    Damn! That was the quickest and easiest update I’ve ever done for a phone. Wow. Thanks
  10. Mickaël
    January 5th, 2012 at 7:58 am

    All is working fine with my Nokia Lumia 800 (in French). Please make a mirror for the zip file… :)
  11. Murali
    January 5th, 2012 at 9:46 am

    It took me 17 minutes for each update…… but everything worked fine… no hitches!
  12. Davidk
    January 5th, 2012 at 10:13 am

    @AdamUCF have you done these types of updates in the past? This isn’t the first or the last time and none of them have led to bricked devices to date. If anything, the community has learned how to unwind them and go back into the line to get carrier released updates. The disclaimer is necessary since obviously this is not authorized and who knows…but based on history I don’t think this rises to the elvel of Russian roulette
  13. Manually Upgrade Your Phone To Build 8170 | WinSource
    January 5th, 2012 at 10:46 am

    [...] Phone 7.5 that some carriers have started pushing onto their devices, then you’re in luck. Mobility Digest has put together a download along with a guide that will update your phone. You should be aware [...]
  14. sanjeev
    January 5th, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    HELP..just bricked my samsung foucs. Guys anyway to fix the phone??
  15. Santos
    January 5th, 2012 at 12:16 pm

    Can you restore it to a previous version?
  16. Santos
    January 5th, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    If anyone have the phone with another language (different from the first released ones) its better to update all the languages packages too.
  17. sanjeev
    January 5th, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    my computer doesn’t detect the phone. It just shows the connecting screen.
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    January 5th, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    [...] [...]
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    January 6th, 2012 at 3:51 pm

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  20. Rolando
    January 6th, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    Thanks for putting this together! Worked great on my Samsung Focus.
  21. jan
    January 7th, 2012 at 6:53 am

    Anyone knows how to downgrade to original ROM? I have updated my HTC Titan but my language is not working?
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    January 7th, 2012 at 11:16 am

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    January 7th, 2012 at 11:17 am

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  24. Dee
    January 7th, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    Could whos succeeded please clarify “copy 7740 update.cab into “cab sender” folder” step for me.
    Is it the whole ’7740 update’ folder that you copy, or all of the contents of the folder, or just a specific cab in the folder???
    I cant find cab that just plainly “7740.cab” so bit confused.
  25. So what are the Carriers actually testing? - Mobility Digest
    January 7th, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    [...] I know that I can get this update manually by following Ramon’s well written directions here, but I have always been a stay between the lines kind of guy. I don’t install custom ROMs because [...]
  26. freestaterocker
    January 7th, 2012 at 10:06 pm

    If I try this and brick my phone, can I do a hard reset?
  27. steg
    January 9th, 2012 at 6:20 am

    Worked fine on my Hong Kong-sourced Lumia 800 set to English /Australia.

    Thanks for the zip and instructions. As my phone was already on the latest 7740 I don’t think that step was necessary (there was a nothing to update message).
  28. Sal
    January 11th, 2012 at 10:35 am

    The reward outweighs the risk here!. Thanks for the update. We can’t wait for AT&T to complete “testing”. Or they may even decide to skip this update. When I have 300+ WP7 phones to worry about. So if I can tell 99% that an update is coming and be patient, fine. The Other 1% will get the “update”. My problem that was fixed was Exchange 2003 message threads being dropped upon reply, so it was more than keyboard sound issues! Focus S worked great!
  29. Rik
    January 18th, 2012 at 6:14 am

    Worked fine on Dell Venue Pro. Now if it works on that, it will work on anything!!!
  30. Rev
    January 18th, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    Worked great on my Samsung Focus, my mom’s Samsung Focus and my dad’s HTC Trophy. Thanks :)
  31. Get the 8107 update on your Focus through Zune [Homebrew] - Mobility Digest
    January 19th, 2012 at 11:31 pm

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  32. Update 8107 is now live - Windows Phone Forums at wpcentral.com
    January 22nd, 2012 at 6:13 am

    [...] but I know o2 uk have received there's, have you tried forcing the update, I found this web page Windows Phone 8107 Manual Update Process – Mobility Digest not sure if it works so I would be very careful Cheers, __________________ Liked by [...]
  33. Novy
    January 25th, 2012 at 11:34 pm

    It appears that the link is no longer functioning for the zip archive. Can you post it elsewhere?

    Cheers
  34. Mike
    February 24th, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    I need this file to and cant find it anywhere. Can someone please upload it again.
  35. et10yl
    March 7th, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    Can someone please reupload this file? Filesonic is no longer hosting fileshares and the only way to get the file linked above is by logging in as the user who uploaded it… Thanks!
  36. bassoprofundo
    March 12th, 2012 at 1:42 am

    Just snagged a $0.01 Titan from AT&T and would love to be able to update mine. Does anyone still have the file?
  37. Jeff D.
    March 21st, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    If you can believe it, AT&T still hasn’t rolled out this update. I’m thinking about braving this manual process, but it seems to be an overwhelming task.
  38. Amrita
    April 13th, 2012 at 8:48 pm

    Nope the honeycomb 3.0 is only for tbealts. Google has stated that android 3.0 (honeycomb) will be the newest android operating software and designed for tbealts 7 inch or 10 inches. It wasn’t made for cell phones. The current google android operating software is android 2.3 which is only available on the nexus cell phone. Hopefully all android cell phones will be updated to 2.3.
  39. Jc
    November 30th, 2012 at 7:26 am

    I have HTC Radar 4G and i want to UPGRADE it… not update .. if its possible ?
    when i attach to Computer it dont show up any drive in my computer though …
    how do i can fresh install (wipe out with factory reset) version of 7.10 (8107.09) ?

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