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Of the 10 percent who did experience a problem, nearly half failed for two basic reasons—a bad Internet connection or insufficient computer storage space. Luckily, both are easy to fix. For example: Why doesn't Microsoft's Zune software inform users that there's insufficient disk space before attempting the install? How much free disk space does a WP7 update require if so many people are affected by it?

Doesn't the Zune software feature a download manager to counteract any problems caused by a bad Internet connection? Please try again. After updating, you might need to manually re-sync your pictures and other media. Try installing the update again. Update for Windows Phone 7 failed If you are updating your Windows Phone 7 via your laptop, you must install Zune software on the computer where you will connect your Smartphone for the update and the synchronization.

If there is an available update, make sure to do the following before you actually update the handset: Charge your Smartphone if it is already low in battery. Free up some space in your Smartphone before updating it. If you are storing large files on your handset, try transferring it to a memory card just to free some space. Make sure your computer has plenty of space for the update. If your hard drive has very little free space, try cleaning up your hard drive like emptying the Recycle Bin, temporary files, and others.

Check if your computer has a good internet connection. See how to enable scripts. Windows Phone SDK 7. Select Language:. Choose the download you want. Download Summary:. Total Size: 0.

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