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WP7 devices get the NoDo treatment, whatever the carrier

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Good news for those of you still waiting on the “NoDo” update for your Windows Phone 7 device. Chris Walsh, one of the creators of “ChevronWP7″ (the first Windows Phone homebrew) has taken apart the latest Windows Phone “Support Tools” that were released earlier today.

The tools are designed for troubleshooting failed updates and even have the ability to “unbrick” a device, but Chris uncovered that they also have the means to update any WP7 handset to any version of the software currently publicly available from Microsoft. This lets you update without having to wait for your carrier (great for WP7 users on AT&T as their February and March updates are still at the “testing” stages). This unofficial update is completely carrier-independent so it works for everyone.

Chris explains the basic process of updating, “All you need to do is run the ChevronWP7.Updater.exe console app and follow the prompts.” Assuming you’ve followed these simple steps you should be running the NoDo update without a hitch. The process even retains all your data, including game saves. Note that if you’re updating from the RTM build (7004) the process needs to be carried out for all the available updates (so once for February and once again for March).

If you’re willing to try it out you can download the tool and find detailed instruction here, but you should only proceed with the update if you know what you are doing.

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