GDR3 OTA update for our 521?

shmutt1980

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Has anyone heard if or when we are supposed to receive this? I've been searching through heaven and hell on an answer about this - and haven't been successful.
 

PB_H

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T M phone right ?
TM says they've heard nothing yet ( it was a question posed on CS online Thursday I think) Just keep checking your phone.

Go to the source next time, you'll find out from TM -they will have the most current info
even if they are vague about it
 

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Decided to go ahead and do the dev sign up thing.
GDR3 is installing on the 521 right now...well at least it's at 100%
I don't see any restart yet it's been a while now

:unhappysweat:
 

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Update!

All went well.
I don't see any problems or bugs yet.
The phone still shows it's on Amber.

There's a few nice features included.
I like being able to "X" out of apps.
The "Driving mode" is there also.

Doing this was worthwhile.
 

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I've found GDR3 to be pretty stable (I have been using it since it came out). My only grip is that now my phone lags a bit here and there. Not a huge deal, just every once in a while while switching apps or going to the start screen. I am assuming that the Lumia Black firmware will fix this. Being able to close apps has been super nice and helps my ocd a ton.
 

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I will wait on the official release before installing on my 521. I just do not want to void my warranty.

Glad to hear that is working okay otherwise. Can't wait for Official Release once again, the features in gdr3 I can live without.
 

shmutt1980

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That's the main reason why I want this update, to close out apps quickly instead of hitting the back button over and over (thumb cramps). The other is adding customized text tones - I always miss text/emails because the ones provided aren't loud or long enough. If this doesn't arrive by the end of the month.... hello dev update.
 

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I don't get it I saw the availability list to see when we get our update and it shows the 521 will indeed get it but...only for t mobile carriers...what gives....what about us metro pcs carriers I reckon we will be getting it along with them right?
 

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I don't get it I saw the availability list to see when we get our update and it shows the 521 will indeed get it but...only for t mobile carriers...what gives....what about us metro pcs carriers I reckon we will be getting it along with them right?

I'm pretty sure T-Mobile owns MetroPCS so I am assuming you will get it.
 

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When GDR2/Amber rolled out the T-Mobile 521, MetroPCS rolled out a few days later has well. I am expecting the same, not sure when. But it should be soon, T-Mobile has to test and make sure things like Wifi-Calling are working correctly.
 

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I just check for phone update and my Nokia Lumia T-Mobile 521 is updating, not for sure what update it is thou.. Anyone else receive an update today for T-Mobile customer 521?
 

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well i have drive mode, customer ringtones for Text message, i guess its the update 3 version 8.0.10521.155, i just got this phone about 3 weeks ago so I might be little behind on updates, not for sure... I was wondering if i was on the GDR3 or GDR2... I guess?
 

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well i have drive mode, customer ringtones for Text message, i guess its the update 3 version 8.0.10521.155, i just got this phone about 3 weeks ago so I might be little behind on updates, not for sure... I was wondering if i was on the GDR3 or GDR2... I guess?

Yeah that sounds like it. If you go to extras+info does it say Lumia Black on the top?
 

WINDOW LOVIN

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well i have drive mode, customer ringtones for Text message, i guess its the update 3 version 8.0.10521.155, i just got this phone about 3 weeks ago so I might be little behind on updates, not for sure... I was wondering if i was on the GDR3 or GDR2... I guess?

sounds like the dev gdr3 update...its a beta though and alot of bugs
 

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