Windows Phone 8.1

[KrisYYC]

Originally posted by Zhariak


Right now, all us guys running 8.1 got it because we are subscribed to the "Preview for Developers". It's a free program you can sign up for that allows you to install updates before carriers approve them for rollout via the Software Update tool.

It'll be some time before Rogers approves the updates, could be weeks, or months.

If you want to enable the "Preview for Developers", download and install this: http://www.windowsphone.com/en-ca/st...c-038393741e96

Once you install, then run the app and check the checkbox, your phone will receive the updates from Microsoft.

Keep in mind, the firmware won't include any manufacturer firmware updates as part of this program.

When the manufactor releases firmware, or when the public Windows Phone 8.1 gets released, your phone WILL download it without a problem. So this will in no way cause any issues with future updates, or any other updates.

Ahhh I see. Thanks. So if I updated I'd lose the Nokia specific apps I'm assuming? I don't want to lose Nokia Camera.

[Zhariak]

Originally posted by KrisYYC


Ahhh I see. Thanks. So if I updated I'd lose the Nokia specific apps I'm assuming? I don't want to lose Nokia Camera.

Oh no, you wouldn't...

When you do a factory reset, it will be missing initially. Wait for all the normal apps to install, configure the phone, etc... Let it install/download bla bla bla.

Once you've configured it, and it's working. Go to the app store, settings, check for app updates. It can take anywhere from 5-20 minutes after a factory reset, but if you keep checking back, BAM, about 20 Nokia applications will show up (Camera, extras and info, Network +, etc...) and they will download and install. And you'll be good to go!

If you're in a hurry and they don't show up right away, you can go to the App store, settings, "My Apps", and they will be in the list, and you can download/install them that way. If you miss any, they will install in the background later.

I can say that with the factory reset, you won't lose any features, nokia apps, etc...

[KrisYYC]

Originally posted by Zhariak


Oh no, you wouldn't...

When you do a factory reset, it will be missing initially. Wait for all the normal apps to install, configure the phone, etc... Let it install/download bla bla bla.

Once you've configured it, and it's working. Go to the app store, settings, check for app updates. It can take anywhere from 5-20 minutes after a factory reset, but if you keep checking back, BAM, about 20 Nokia applications will show up (Camera, extras and info, Network +, etc...) and they will download and install. And you'll be good to go!

If you're in a hurry and they don't show up right away, you can go to the App store, settings, "My Apps", and they will be in the list, and you can download/install them that way. If you miss any, they will install in the background later.

I can say that with the factory reset, you won't lose any features, nokia apps, etc...

Sweet! Thanks for the info!

[Zhariak]

No worries man! Any other questions, just ask!

[tawheed]

Bought three android phones in the last three weeks, sold them all.. Still contemplating picking up a Windows phone to see if 8.1 is a big improvement.. Windows apps getting any better? Last I checked the kijiji app was basically a link to the website..

[ipeefreely]

BUMP!

Anyone know when 8.1 will be available on Telus?

Lumia Cyan update

[ipeefreely]

It's available on Telus/Rodgers now for 1020/625... just started the update!

[flipstah]

Released update on Rogers and it's awesome!

I'm going to fiddle around with it during lunch but HTML5 is pretty nice improvement.

[Stephen81]

Originally posted by flipstah
Released update on Rogers and it's awesome!

I'm going to fiddle around with it during lunch but HTML5 is pretty nice improvement.

Just came looking for this thread! Was dismissing the update reminder this past week because it takes forever and wasn't expecting anything amazing but I'm thoroughly impressed

Still exploring all the changes but the Cortana feature seems to work great and there are a ton of subtle but really thoughtful things. Have had this Lumia 920 for almost two years and it's as snappy as day one and being a Nokia doesn't have a scratch. Still going to keep an eye on Apple's iPhone announcement but I just feel like I got a brand new phone.

[ipeefreely]

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