AT&T/Cingular Treo 680 smartphone customers - there is a new software update available for download here. This release is a feature update that adds the following new functionality:
Push to Talk - Use your Treo 680 like a walkie-talkie to talk to one person or a group of up to 29. A quick glance shows whether family, friends, and coworkers are available to talk before you call.
Corporate email as it arrives - Have your corporate email delivered to you Microsoft Direct Push Technology. Accept or decline meeting invites and access your company directory on the go.
Instant Messaging - Access your AOL, Windows Live Messenger, or Yahoo! IM service.
Easy access to additional services - Set up easy access to extra services such as TeleNav GPS Navigator and MobiTV for watching live TV.
Power saving enhancements - Helps conserve battery life with improved power management and updated default system power preferences.
Supports larger expansion cards - Support up to 4 GB SD expansion cards (including SDHC format), sold separately.
Enhanced ringtone support - MP3 and other sound files purchased from the web or sent from friends can now be set as ringtones and alerts (formats: MP3, AAC, AAC+, MIDI, WAV, and AMR).
Cingular, now the new AT&T - Updated graphics reflect the new AT&T branding, including a new look for the Xpress Mail application.
This update also incorporates three previously released software updates: AT&T/Cingular Treo 680 Software update 1.09 (May 2007), Daylight Saving Time update (February 2007) and Treo 680 Camera update (January 2007).
The unlocked GSM Treo 680 software update will be available soon. Palm is offering a service that will send registered users an email informing them when the update is available. To register, go to http://palm.com/680update and sign up.
Thanks,
Greg Agustin - Product Manager
excellent fixes. It also fixes my bluetooth connection problem with my plantonic handfree.
Posted by: Ray | December 25, 2007 at 04:39 PM
I downloaded the 2.11 update. My Treo 680 worked fine before the update. When I tried to hotsync it, it stuck on contacts and I got an error message. I sent Palm an email, and a tech gave me what he believed to be the fix. I performed the operation to the letter, and it wiped out my contacts, both on the desktop and the device!!! I called Palm and they wanted to charge me a $14.00 to fix the problem because my device (which is 3 months old) was out of warranty. People, this is not a warranty issue!!! This is an issue caused by your untested update. Had I not had the forethought to back up my contacts myself, I would have lost everything. I went on live chat for 3 hours, and found a fix, through an outside website. I had to download a file called "filez". Now, before an update is put out to the public, one would think Palm would have tested it first for these glitches.
Posted by: Wayne | January 01, 2008 at 05:31 PM
How to use mp3/AAC for the ringtone? This feature is one of reasons I did this update. But, I can't find it how to use it at all. Or, maybe, this is not included in this update?
Posted by: Tao | January 02, 2008 at 09:04 AM
I got the update, but every since my pocket tunes crashes and resets my whole treo EVERY SINGLE TIME. Come on now, as much as we pay for these things (just bought the 680 in sept. upgraded from a 650) this is making me wish i had the 650 again. can I get some help please?
Posted by: Angelique Sharpe | January 04, 2008 at 02:10 AM
Palm, more than a month passed, still no unlocked GSM Treo 680 software update. Palm how do you define soon?
Posted by: Adrian | January 11, 2008 at 01:19 AM
Palm, news about update for unlocked GSM Treo 680???
Posted by: | January 15, 2008 at 07:54 AM
My update (via Windows XP and USB) failed at the 1:30 point with the same "microsoft html application host error" reported by so many others. Is there any chance to add a workaround or other information to the official FAQ? It seems like a very common problem.
Posted by: Jeff | January 16, 2008 at 10:27 PM
My update (via Windows XP and USB) failed at the 1:30 point with the same "microsoft html application host error" reported by so many others. Is there any chance to add a workaround or other information to the official FAQ? It seems like a very common problem.
Posted by: Jeff | January 16, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Not sure exactly how to use mp3 ringtones.
I updated ptunes to 4.xx the 3.9 version I did have crashed, if that will help anybody else.
Roger
Posted by: Roger | January 27, 2008 at 10:54 AM
I have Palm Treo 680 which I bought at lowest price from Cingular Wireless(http://www.couponalbum.com/coupons/att-wireless.htm) store through Couponalbum.com site......!
Posted by: Jason | January 27, 2008 at 09:59 PM
Palm is dead Dead DEAD.....Stop fighting the dead for some life. GO where there is life.
Posted by: Thoughtful | January 29, 2008 at 08:18 PM
I have Palm Treo 680 which I bought at very reasonable price from Cingular Wireless store through Couponalbum.com site.....!
Posted by: Kallis | February 04, 2008 at 08:59 PM
I've been using palm since as far back as the first palm organizer till my unlocked treo 680 and love the thing but I can't imagine going around with an extra battery in my pocket to be able to finish my day without recharging.
I'm wondering how you guys at Palm are thinking, but you do have a problem. I can't find anyone selling Palm or its accessories in Germany any more, you've probably lost all your fans there.
Posted by: Rashid T | April 06, 2008 at 12:15 AM
I just bought this treo 680. Something/application is draining my power. I charged it and it is dead within almost 12 hours.
Posted by: eric | April 30, 2008 at 02:52 PM
Having a problem with my Treo 680, whenever I go to the email program and "get" mail, the phone resets itself. Just updated to 2.11 and seems to have something to do with it.
Posted by: Dawn Smith | October 29, 2008 at 07:23 PM