Do WP8 devices ONLY update OTA, or is there an old-fashioned PC-USB cable method too?

[waqqas31]

Title sums it up

The old-fashioned method is referring to how WP7x devices can update when connected to Zune Desktop.

All input is greatly appreciated!

 

[David Best]

i think you can update the luimas via pc but it might void the warranty. i think there is a thread on how to do it on the site.

 

[waqqas31]

I'm not asking about flashing the phone to do an upgrade (where you end up losing your apps and data). I'm asking about when you do a proper in-place upgrade that preserves all your apps and data (i.e. an official way).

I was able to update my Lumia 710 after connecting it to Zune Desktop, but the Windows Phone client (on Windows 8 Pro) doesn't seem to offer any such options. That and expecting a cell phone to download 1.4 gigs over WiFi for an update sounds like it shouldn't be the only option (even iTunes downloads it for you).

 

[ttxzee]

i'm pretty sure the only way to update is OTA.