Re: OS 10.2 Update Yet? When?
vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

13strigoi,

I understand you want the update, I'm eagerly waiting for it as well. We don't want to see you go due to this. We test the software updates to ensure all kinks are worked out; once available, you will be notified. For any other questions regarding it, you may contact the developer here http://bit.ly/1q6TQex . Are you having any problems with the functions of your phone?

AdaS_VZW
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Re: OS 10.2 Update Yet? When?
13strigoi
Newbie

There's no urgent functional problems. However, there is a tremendous amount of functionality in this release which I consider essential. And if you are interested in your competition, you should consider that T-Mobile, a notoriously anti-Blackberry company, is releasing this update today. As far as why I and every other BB10 user wants this 10.2.1 release, here's the changelog (some are model specific changes):

  • Remote search of emails older than 60 days
  • Bluetooth Sharing through Android Runtime
  • Video Call has the new call screen
  • FM Radio (Only Q10, Q5, Z30.. Z10 does not support this)
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Miracast
  • Share Screen
  • Direct Install of APK Files on device through File Manager or Browser
  • Media Volume displays at top of screen
  • New incoming call screen
  • Update to Device Monitor app
  • Update to Data Monitor app
  • Clock App includes Accuweather information
  • Flashlight app added (can be accessed from Quick Settings)
  • Ability to arrange accounts in the Hub
  • Pinch gesture in the Hub for quick access to specified messages
  • Changes to battery icon
  • Changes to charging icon
  • Battery shows percentage in peek view
  • Updates to native weather app
  • New Quick Settings functionality for dropdown menu
  • Updates to Media Player
  • Added Picture Password
  • Speed Dial from homescreen (Q10)
  • Added Contact Groups
  • Custom contact profiles for email, SMS, BBM and phone calls
  • Delete options from Hub (device and/or server)
  • Face detection toggle in Camera
  • Airplane-Mode automatically turned on in Bedside Mode
  • Lockscreen previews open directly to application
  • New native wallpapers added
  • Next email toggle inside email messages
  • Updated Twitter app
  • BBM adds vibrate on ping and new emoticons
  • White balance adjuster in display settings
  • IBM notes traveler in accounts settings
  • Wolfram Alpha commands
  • Dropdown Menu now includes:
    • Flashlight App Button (new app to 10.2.1.xxxx)
    • Brightness Adjustment
    • Location Toggle Switch
    • Device Monitor App Button (new app to 10.2.1.xxxx)
    • Tethering Toggle Switch
    • Hotspot Toggle Switch
    • NFC Toggle Switch
    • Flight mode Toggle Switch (airplane mode)
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Re: OS 10.2 Update Yet? When?
vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

13strigoi,

I appreciate the clarification! We want your phone running smoothly all the time, I'm glad there isn't a problem. When it becomes available for your device, you will be notified. If you have any questions about it, you can contact the develope with the previous link I sent. Thank you.

AdaS_VZW
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Re: OS 10.2 Update Yet? When?
47seijar
Specialist - Level 2

It's out! Verizon is now pushing out 10.2.1 to all BB10 devices!!

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