Chris Walsh has discovered a way to update any phone running Windows Phone 7 to any version of the software that is publicaly released by Microsoft.



From Neowin.net:

If you're a Windows Phone 7 owner, you're likely a little annoyed at Microsoft this month because you haven't received the "NoDo" update for your phone yet. Today, we have good news for you.

Chris Walsh, one of the original hackers who put together "ChevronWP7," the first Windows Phone homebrew solution has pulled apart the Windows Phone Upgrade "Support Tools" which were made available online today. The tool attempts to help troubleshoot failed updates on devices, and can even "unbrick" phones.

  Any Windows Phone 7 device can update to NoDo now, regardless of carrier