Smart Phone (Windows Mobile) Daylight Savings Time 2007 Patch (DST 2007)

Windows Mobile DST Device Patch


Here is the Microsoft link for information about the DST patch:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/daylightsaving/default.mspx

HTC/UTStarcom, Palm, and other manufacturers will also be releasing Windows Mobile and Pocket PC patches. All are performing the same function of modifying the device's Daylight-Saving Time registry keys. Microsoft's release is universal to all devices, there is no need to wait for a specific manufacturer's patch for Windows Mobile or Pocket PC.


Patch Implementation options

If synching with an Exchange server, confirm that the server has been updated with the DST 2007 patch before updating the device.

Over the Air
Go to http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/default.mspx
on the device and download the Daylight Saving Time 2007 Update for Windows Mobile.
This file will install the update directly on the device. On your device, navigate to the file you downloaded, and then click on it to install the update.

Over the Wire (USB)
Install the 2007 time zone update for Microsoft Windows operating systems available at:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928388
This will update the system clock on your PC and update the DST table in your device the next time you synchronize. You will need to update all PCs that you use to access your calendar.
Beam From device to device This is possible if a user is unable to download a patch. To get the CAB files, see the Pocket PC Daylight-Saving Time patch
http://download.microsoft.com/download/a/5/9/a599c3e6-f3ab-422d-b3d2-7eeee5f4ee63/DST2007.CAB

Smartphone Daylight-Saving Time Patch

http://download.microsoft.com/download/b/9/d/b9dfaf55-eeae-4d70-ac8fcdcdeccab40d/DST2007_SP.CAB


Immediately after patch implementation on the device
Please note that to properly update the Daylight Saving Time settings, you need to manually change thetime zone at least once on your device after installing the appropriate patches.

For a Pocket PC
1. Go to Start > Settings > Clock & Alarms > Time tab.
2. Change the current time zone to any time zone other than the one that is currently selected.
3. Tap OK and tap Yes to save changes to the clock settings.
4. Change the current time zone to the one you want to use.
5. Tap OK and tap Yes to save changes to the clock settings.
For a Smartphone
1. Go to Start > Settings > Clock & Alarms > Date and Time.
2. Change the current time zone to any time zone other than the one that is currently selected.
3. Click Done.
4. Change the current time zone to the one you want to use.
5. Click Done.