Last Updated: Dec 29, 2010
Just like your computer, your phone's software needs to be updated periodically to make sure you have all the latest fixes and enhancements to keep it running at optimal performance. Palm will send your Palm® Pre™ automated notification that allows you to accept the software installation or delay until later. Follow the steps below to check your current version and perform any needed updates.
Version history
Current Version: WebOS – 1.4.5
Build 299
Sprint Config — 2.5
Version | Date released | Description of enhancements/fixes |
| WebOS – 1.4.5 Build 299 Sprint Config – 2.5 | 8/10/2010 | This update includes fixes for: - Web podcasts download correctly - Correct entry of text on Web - Sprint branded default email signature corrected - Power use and battery optimization - Send video via multimedia messaging from Video application - Video trim feature now works to send in a message - SprintTV upgrade to V 3.5.4 and enhanced parental controls |
| WebOS – 1.4.1.1 Build 278 Sprint Config – 2.4 | 3/31/2010 | This update includes fixes for: - Sprint TV errors - Errors on pictures, video and music - Camera shutter sound - Error message when video files emailed - Updated Sprint Football Live application |
| WebOS – 1.4.0 Build 254 Sprint Config – 2.3 | 2/27/2010 | This update fixes: This update includes enhancements to: |
| WebOS – 1.3.5.1 Build 219 Sprint Config – 2.2 | 1/4/2010 | This update addresses the following: - An issue with missing or blank EAS (Exchange Outlook) calendar events since the start of 2010. |
| WebOS – 1.3.5 Build 194 Sprint Config – 2.0 | 12/28/2009 | This update includes enhancements to the following: |
| WebOS – 1.3.1 Build 194 Sprint Config – 2.0 | 11/16/2009 | This update includes enhancements that allow you to customize alerts, forward SMS & MMS messages, select Google contacts individually, select a wireless network from your phone, retain USB drive data with WebOS Doctor, use key combo (OPT + U + Sym) to access media sync if screen is inaccessible and set the date and time manually. It adds Yahoo Calendar and Contacts to Yahoo! Synergy integration and Data Transfer Assistant 1.3 update. Note: This update will take approximately 30 minutes if using Wi-Fi and up to a full hour if not using Wi-Fi and opting for EVDO |
WebOS – 1.2.1Sprint Config – 1.8 | 10/2/2009 | Adds the following updates and enhancements: email and browser copy feature (shift key + tap and drag to select text), global search catches synonyms, send/receive vCards via the contacts application (tap left menu drop down), LinkedIn enhancements, filter search in email, Bluetooth for expanded car-kit support, improved auto-linking of contacts, save inline images in email, resume support for podcasts and long songs, download files in browser, backup/restore of web browser bookmarks, support Amazon MP3 over WAN (not just Wi-Fi), photo albums sync via Media Sync Addresses the following issues: ability to dial phone numbers from a calendar notes field, user interface display of “updating PRL” in Phone Preferences, device reboot while attempting to download music when user memory not available, real-time updates on Yahoo Finance, Sprint Navigation and free form addresses for navigation, PDF files opened from a browser link, various calendar event issues, various email and sync issues including personal accounts, finding two contacts with varying names in SMS and email |
WebOS – 1.1.0 | 7/23/2009 | This update adds sync enhancements for Facebook friends and iTunes, emoticons in IM and SMS applications, ampersands/symbols in web input fields, allows IP address instead of a server URL when configuring an Exchange ActiveSync account, ability to see all “to” contacts when sending SMS to multiple people, fixes SMS Timestamp 24 hour time capability, on-screen enter key now works for search field within YouTube, adds instructional message when downloading JAD/GCD file types (not supported by an application on the phone), updates number of unread email messages after an email is read |
WebOS – 1.0.4 | 6/29/2009 | Addresses the issue where unauthorized applications could be installed without having physical access to the device. |
WebOS – 1.0.3 | 6/19/2009 | Addresses the following: Google Calendar & Contact synch improvements, fixed scheduled weekday alarm events from sounding on the weekends, non-SSL exchange activesync is now supported, enhances email power performance in areas where wireless coverage is sporadic or unavailable, corrected appropriate popup dialog errors when installing applications if there is no more allowable memory space. |
WebOS – 1.0.2 | 6/6/2009 | Initial Release |
Check the version on your phone
To find the software version on your Pre:
Update your software
NOTE: You will be automatically notified of updates when they are available; however, if you would like to manually check for updates use the method below.
To update your Pre over the air:
NOTE: You will receive a notification when an update is ready to be installed. Upon the initial notification, you will be given the choice to Install Now or Defer.
Need more info?
For more information about Palm webOS system updates, visit Solutions at Palm Support.
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