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Windows Phone 8.1 Preview users still need to downgrade their OS in order to get Lumia Cyan

Just an FYI for those of you who jumped on the Windows Phone Developer bandwagon and subscribed to the Windows Phone Developer Preview to get an early look at 8.1. This is not such good news.

As is the case with all Microsoft Beta and Pre Release Software (Windows, Office, Windows Phone, etc.), there is a strong chance that the final cut of the software may not be compatible with the Beta or Pre Release versions of the application you are invited to download and sample. Based on the article below and based on the AT&T customer experiences, this, in fact, is the case with the WP Developer Preview of 8.1.

The Cyan 8.1 release provided to the carriers looks to see if you have DP 8.1 running and cancels the install if you do. Microsoft has not said when a compatible version would be available through the Developer Program or with US carriers.

There are directions on how to restore back to WP 8.0 if that is something you have to do. Or, skip the Verizon update, keep DP 8.1 and wait for Microsoft to release an update. Many are skeptical that Microsoft will do this; many are saying that the next Developer Preview will be WP 9.0. Regardless - the only way you will be able to install the Verizon version of Cyan 8.1 will be on a supported WP device running WP 8.0. There are many more details in the article below and the comments at the end of the article are filled with interesting information as well.

http://www.wpcentral.com/preview-developers-still-need-downgrade-lumia-cyan

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primortal

I posted basically the same thing a few days ago, Participants of the Windows Phone 8.1 Developer Preview Will Need to Down Grade

MadDogFL62

Sorry Brother, didn't see that.

You running the DP?

primortal

Yep

Can't wait for VZW to get off their collective butts and release the update.

MadDogFL62

primortal: Interesting post on WPCentral this morning about 8.1 GDR 1 for Preview Customers. Looks like those "in the program" may get GDR 1 before Verizon even gets around to releasing 8.1.

I had good results with all of the 8.1 Preview Releases I downloaded. While I did experience morning phone freeze and other slight annoying glitches, I did find that 100% of them were a result of using an APP called Clock Hub. Killed the APP and my ICON ran like a champ.

http://www.wpcentral.com/official-update-1-windows-phone-81-next-week-preview

rednibkram

Had a long discussion through Tech Support Chat the other day. Not going to place a lot into this, cuz most of the time the Tech Support people have no clue, but she said although she could not give me a "specific date" the update should be coming out for our phones within the next 2 to 3 weeks. I''ll believe it when it happens. Meanwhile, I have filed my FCC complain (MadDog should be happy) and hopefully Verizion will get motivated to release the Cyan update very soon! #fingers crossed

Grooch611

MadDog,

I just read this today and there is another post that talks about it:

http://wmpoweruser.com/developer-preview-users-will-also-get-lumia-cyan-firmware-update-no-need-to-undergo-downgrade-process/

MadDogFL62

Yep. Saw that posted too. Looks to be an enterprise/bitlocker issue that probably doesn't pertain to any or many of us. Hopefully this will allow the updates to load smoothly.

Also, if interested, there is another thread out here that talks about 8.1 GDR 1 and yesterday's release. It's a Developer Preview, but very clean from what I have read. Essentially puts you a version ahead of 8.1 Cyan and gives you folder capabilities and an upgraded Xbox Music.

At least there are options. Thanks for the heads up!

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