Anyone else contemplating updating to 8.1 via Developer Preview?

[jdballard]

I thought just about everyone on this forum was going to. Why wouldn't you?

Don't want to brick my phone. I figure there's about a 1% chance that happens. I'm sure I'll do it - just curious how others felt about it.

 

[Ultimateone]

Don't want to brick my phone. I figure there's about a 1% chance that happens. I'm sure I'll do it - just curious how others felt about it.

The build last time was the same build that was released as GDR3, so really there is nothing to worry about it

 

[jdballard]

The build last time was the same build that was released as GDR3, so really there is nothing to worry about it

Yeah, I updated to GDR3 the day after I got my phone on T-Mobile but before it was generally available. I knew others had jumped in with no issues. Expect the same this time.

 

[Penny_1]

I thought about doing it a while back, while still waiting for GDR3. There were a number of reasons I was holding back: didn't know the process, didn't want to lose my warranty, unsure about the available support -- basically, ignorance and fear.

Well, I went ahead and signed up for it now a few days ago because I didn't want to wait for Microsoft's indefinite "this summer" time frame for the awesome 8.1 update. I'm finding I was worried about nothing. The process is super easy, literally took like 5-10 minutes. Not worried about warranty anymore because my phone is almost 1 year old, so there's no manufacturer warranty after that anyway. Not worried about support either because, well, they made the process very easy and opened it to just about anybody that wants to do it, which means that it shouldn't be very risky or dangerous.

Overall, I'm happy to have made the leap and can't wait for the 8.1 update in (hopefully) less than a week!

 

[wpn00b]

Don't want to brick my phone. I figure there's about a 1% chance that happens. I'm sure I'll do it - just curious how others felt about it.

There is the same chance of it happening even if you wait for the carrier version to update. This isn't a beta they are releasing. It is simply called the developer preview because developers can get it in their hands and run on an actual device before the general public does.

This is a Microsoft approved, fully baked release.

 

[kyriacou48]

There is literally no reason not to update through the Developer Preview.

Early access to the RTM build, and any official builds you will receive once they are released anyway :excited:

 

[ccaballero]

For those that asks about wifi calling, my guess is that it will be unnafected, because that's firmware related, not OS.

 

[fiveaces01]

here's one reason not to update..we lose the photo hub and the xbox music and video hub that are far superior to what I have seen so far in the music app version. I think I am going to wait and see what the xbox music app looks like when they release the update.

 

[freestaterocker]

I joined the Developer Preview program in time to get GDR3, and it was a flawless experience. Even without the firmware, (which I got when the official update was pushed out) there was no downside whatsoever. I bought my first WP, the HTC HD7, with WP7.0. Every single update dramatically improved the overall performance of both it and the Samsung Ativ S that I own now. MS has consistently provided a hassle and worry-free update process since day one. And given the fact there is no cost means there is literally no good reason not to sign up and download the app at your earliest convenience.

Don't wait for your carrier to bestow the updates on you any longer!

 

[freestaterocker]

here's one reason not to update..we lose the photo hub and the xbox music and video hub that are far superior to what I have seen so far in the music app version. I think I am going to wait and see what the xbox music app looks like when they release the update.

Can you link to the source of this information?

 

[Aren Clegg]

here's one reason not to update..we lose the photo hub and the xbox music and video hub that are far superior to what I have seen so far in the music app version. I think I am going to wait and see what the xbox music app looks like when they release the update.

eventually you'll want to upgrade to stay current sooner or later. Might as well do it sooner so you can adjust to the changes.

 

[Aren Clegg]

For those that asks about wifi calling, my guess is that it will be unnafected, because that's firmware related, not OS.

I dunno why people have been asking about this. It is firmware related.

 

[SAM 77]

In the lead up to the announcement I was happy to wait.
After the announcement I started contemplating.
Then with having to wait until to July to get it officially being too far away I signed up.

Now I'm finding I can't even wait till the 14th.

 

[MATRIX RELOADED]

Hell, Yes!!!! I did not update right away previously for GDR3 through dev preview but did it anyway in February this year because Black update for L620 took frustratingly long to be released. So NO to painful waiting again this time.. :grin:

 

[L Beezy]

No contemplation here....it shall be done once the Developer's Preview of WP8.1 is live!

 

[avinash573]

I didn't realize contemplation was an option

 

[L Beezy]

I didn't realize contemplation was an option

Consider it an impulse then....:smile:

 

[Benito Sifuentes]

I cannot wait! The volume controls is what I am looking forward too the most

 

[Mr Lebowski]

Installing what?

A pile of BS...

 

[MikeSo]

eventually you'll want to upgrade to stay current sooner or later. Might as well do it sooner so you can adjust to the changes.

Or if it's something important one would want to keep, later and hope that it gets improved...