Q - Windows Phone 8 - Initial Setup Do's & Don'ts

[AZBrowncoat]

I'm on my third Nokia Lumia 920 and I'm wondering if there is anything I should do before setting up and using the replacement handset for the first time?

I lost photos stored on Skydrive when AT&T replaced my first phone, and I'm trying to avoid any 'oh crap' moments this time, so I logged onto Skydrive and downloaded all the photos just in case.

I've also heard that Android phones can benefit from a reset before first use...is there any benefit to performing a soft/hard reset before setting up a Windows phone?

Are there any other procedures or tasks are recommended before using a Windows Phone for the first time?

I was switching over from iOS and previously I've just pretty much used any Apple device out of the box (follow setup, connect to iTunes).

 

[pjs37]

Windows phone should be similar to iOS. I haven't seen any real evidence a reset helps but it cannot hurt.

 

[AZBrowncoat]

Windows phone should be similar to iOS. I haven't seen any real evidence a reset helps but it cannot hurt.

Thanks for the reply...really hoping my Windows 8/Nokia Lumia experience improves.

 

[pjs37]

It takes a bit getting used to but I got over my addiction to iOS as a phone anyways for the most part. Windows phone does have some odd quirks but if you want any help thats what we are all here for!