J jomargon New member Nov 23, 2012 67 0 0 Visit site Mar 15, 2013 #1 Is there a way to force update without doing hard reset or losing data similar to the disconnect Internet workaround for WP 7.x? TIA.
Is there a way to force update without doing hard reset or losing data similar to the disconnect Internet workaround for WP 7.x? TIA.
markfive Member Oct 27, 2012 384 0 16 Visit site Mar 15, 2013 #2 Unfortunately not. You either have to wait for the OTA to be released or flash using the Product Support Tool.
Unfortunately not. You either have to wait for the OTA to be released or flash using the Product Support Tool.
Martinspire New member Aug 15, 2011 45 0 0 Visit site Mar 15, 2013 #3 Indeed, i was hoping that Microsoft was going to launch the Early Access Program (which they talked about in the WP8 presentation here) around this time, but unfortunatly they havent. Since this update is mainly about new firmware (not software/OS), i don't expect any major changes. And as i'm not having issues with the phone right now, i don't mind waiting. But perhaps WPCentral can ask Microsoft about the program?
Indeed, i was hoping that Microsoft was going to launch the Early Access Program (which they talked about in the WP8 presentation here) around this time, but unfortunatly they havent. Since this update is mainly about new firmware (not software/OS), i don't expect any major changes. And as i'm not having issues with the phone right now, i don't mind waiting. But perhaps WPCentral can ask Microsoft about the program?
Heriyadi Janwar New member Dec 15, 2012 3 0 0 Visit site Mar 15, 2013 #4 Actually there is for Windows 7.x SevenEighter: Want Windows Phone 7.8 now? Try this easy tool (Update: Now supports 8862!) - Windows Phone Hacker
Actually there is for Windows 7.x SevenEighter: Want Windows Phone 7.8 now? Try this easy tool (Update: Now supports 8862!) - Windows Phone Hacker