When will Verizon make the upgrade to 8.1 available ?
8.1 brings a lot of great features to Windows Mobile Devices. I'm really curious and excited about Cortana.
qaid786, while there are no new details about the release of 8.1, please use the Email Updates service to stay up to date with all the latest information once it is released. http://bit.ly/dDumph
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HEY VERIZON - If you would become a part of the WP Beta Programs with these updates, YOU WOULD know when your updates would be available because you would be able to release them when Microsoft makes them available.
And wouldn't that be a surprise.
Contact Joe Belfiore at Microsoft via email, Facebook or Twitter and get onboard NOW.
There is no beta program (yet) for WP8.1. There is only a developer's preview, and it's pretty buggy still. Verizon cannot become a developer, but you can. It will cost you $19 per year and you get access to the DP releases. Personally I'm waiting to see if they iron out some of the kinks before I jump in.
It is now available. To update, you need to sign up as a developer with Microsoft. Not sure if links are supported here, but a quick google search will get you on the right track. Once signed up, simply download the Preview for Developers app in the store on your phone. Then just search for phone updates as you normally would.
Keep in mind, this update will only be the phone OS, and will not include firmware, radio, or any other carrier specific updates related to 8.1.
Bossrgr375,
I do have a developer access with Microsoft. I bought my Nokia Lumia Icon last month, an upgrade to 8.1 will void all warranties. I was curious as to when Verizon will make this upgrade available to all eligible Nokia Lumia cell phones.
Thanks
Verizon does not release dates for updates, as I am sure you are aware. But I am curious as to what warranty you are worried about being affected. I am sure Verizon might have stipulations that a developer upgrade would void a warranty on their end, but it will not void the Nokia warranty. Nokia will cover your phone for 12mo from the purchase date. I have read through it and can assure you it will not void theirs.
I upgraded on the 14th to 8.1 and can assure you it is all smooth sailing. I have found no bugs so far. I even googled bugs, just to see if I missed anything.
Hello,
I was asked to follow the following steps
WINDOWS PHONE 8.1 UPDATE PROCEDURE
STEP 1 : register yourself as developer using windows app studio you
can sign in using ms account
step 2 : download preview for developer and sign in using developer
account
step 3:check the box and click done .
step 4:go to setting-phone update- check for update. you must have
WiFi to download update
NOTE: downloading preview for developer will cost your warranty. warranty
becomes void,after the update if any issue are there you cannot go back to
windows phone 8.0, windows phone 8.1 is in beta stage,proceed at your own
risk.
The Microsoft Developer Network
Did you follow the same steps?
Thanks.
Upgrade of Nokia Lumia Icon phone from Windows 8 to 8.1 was smooth and successful. Love 8.1 so far.
Thanks to all who offered help.
Hello Bossrgr375!
I know you anticipate the updates for devices! I'm sorry, but no information is available at this time. Please visit news.vzw.com for the latest.
Thank you,
ChristinaB_VZW
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Dear Verizon folks,
Do you know whether Verizon INTENDS to offer upgrades to 8.1 for the Icon?
I'm not asking for a release date, just whether y'all are working on it or have decided not to.
Thanks.
Yes, Verizon will upgrade the Icon to 8.1. Just expect a nice delay on the
final touches being applied.
Verizon seems slow to put out updates. This was especially true with BlackBerrys. Verizon seems like they're always last to release major updates. I don't mind them being thorough in their testing process, but sometimes it gets a little ridiculous.
I ended up installing the Rogers BB1.2 firmware on my BlackBerry Q10. It was months before it became available through Big Red. I hope it's faster with WP8/8.1
wstanton,
I know it's exciting to get a software upgrade that enhances your device's functions. We certainly make it a point to do everything necessary so your phone can remain running smoothly. At this time, there are no official updates about this, including whether or not there will be a release. However, you can stay in the loop by registering for alerts http://vz.to/1m3cR1b .
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Verizon - Hopefully you are taking advantage of the programs and opportunities that Microsoft has offered you to get the 8.1 update release prior to it going live. Releasing critical updates weeks after Microsoft has them available is an unacceptable practice and a poor example of customer service.
No one waits for an iOS update at Verizon.
I have been running the Developer Preview 8.1 on my ICON for a few weeks now. Works great. You will love Cortana and the Notification Center! See how to download the release below and be sure to read up on the new features - also in the link below.
Good Luck!
How to get DB 8.1:
http://www.wpcentral.com/preview-for-developers
8.1 DP Information:
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