We remind those of you that are still hanging on to the Windows Mobile OS that the marketplace service will permanently shut down on May 17, 2012. Initially, the service was set for disconnection on May 9th, but that date was since pushed back to May 17th, this Thursday. Users who intend to stay on Windows Mobile OS for whatever reason should make sure all applications are updated before the shut down date. Once the service is shut down no applications will be available for download, update, etc.
If the user device on Windows Mobile OS is hard reset or wiped after the shut down date, at which point the marketplace service will be gone, there will be absolutely no way to retrieve previous applications. Even if the content is stored on a connected storage device, it will also be wiped.
Windows Marketplace for Mobile 6.x Discontinuation Notice
Microsoft is discontinuing the Windows Marketplace for Mobile service for Windows Mobile 6.x. Please review the details below to familiarise yourself with the changes:
Windows Mobile 6.x Marketplace Service To Be Discontinued
Beginning May 17, 2012, the Windows Mobile 6.x Marketplace service will no longer be available. After this date you will no longer be able to browse, buy or download applications on your Windows Mobile 6.x phone using the Windows Mobile 6.x Marketplace application and service.Please note: The service discontinuation date has changed to May 17, 2012.
Applications and games acquired from the Windows Mobile 6.x Marketplace service that are installed on your Windows Mobile 6.x phone will continue to work after the service is discontinued on May 17, 2012. However, it will no longer be possible to make additional downloads of these applications and games from the Windows Mobile 6.x Marketplace service.
Take Action
Microsoft recommends that you review the applications or games installed on your Windows Mobile 6.x phone and install any available updates in advance of the Windows Mobile 6.x Marketplace service shut-down on May 17, 2012.
Please note: All phone data, including applications acquired through the Windows Mobile 6.x Marketplace service, data and user-specific settings, will be deleted from your Windows Mobile 6.x phone in the event that your phone is wiped or “hard reset”. Any data on a removable storage card, if present, will also be deleted if your phone is wiped or “hard reset”.
Windows Mobile applications and games that are compatible with Windows Mobile 6.x may still be available directly from their developers or via third-party marketplaces.
Thank you for your continued support of Windows Phone.
-The Windows Phone Team
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