If wp8.1 is out, can i download it through pc?

[Romer Reyes]

If yes, What program can I use to download this update? Please help!

I dont have a Wifi connection and when I tried Connectify and other programs that can turn my PC into a hotspot, the Check for updates always shows error.

 

[Ankit Nawlakha]

As far as i know.. You can't do that.!
Only Active Wi-Fi connection can download the update.!

 

[N_LaRUE]

WP8.1 is not out. It's W8.1 update 1 that is out and you need a internet connection to get it.

For WP8.1 you need WiFi to download it as it's an over the air update (OTA). There is no other way to get it. The dev preview of WP8.1 will be out this month sometime.

 

[Romer Reyes]

@N_LaRUE

I mentioned if. I know that WP8.1 is not yet out

 

[Romer Reyes]

BTW, thanks for your answers

 

[foxbat121]

If you have a Lumia, wait until official Nokia Wp8.1 updates for your phone to roll out. Then, install Nokia Software Updater (NSU) on your PC. You can use this software to download and install latest firmware for your phone connected via USB. There are two downsides for this approach:
1. You will not getting Dev Preview. Only the released firmware from Nokia for your specific model.
2. It will wipe your phone clean. You will have to re-setup everything on your phone.

I assume you are using a workplace connection on your PC. That's why Connectify thing doesn't work out because your workplace has firewall that will block most of these traffic. And probably will block NSU from getting firmware as well.

 

[Romer Reyes]

If you have a Lumia, wait until official Nokia Wp8.1 updates for your phone to roll out. Then, install Nokia Software Updater (NSU) on your PC. You can use this software to download and install latest firmware for your phone connected via USB. There are two downsides for this approach:
1. You will not getting Dev Preview. Only the released firmware from Nokia for your specific model.
2. It will wipe your phone clean. You will have to re-setup everything on your phone.

I assume you are using a workplace connection on your PC. That's why Connectify thing doesn't work out because your workplace has firewall that will block most of these traffic. And probably will block NSU from getting firmware as well.

Nope man, its becuase im only using a broadband stick

 

[Ali Assaedi]

if ur using a laptop, or ur PC has a wireless card.. then u can google how to create a wireless network from ur PC, to share ur broadband USB stick's internet

 

[hopmedic]

if ur using a laptop, or ur PC has a wireless card.. then u can google Bing how to create a wireless network from ur PC, to share ur broadband USB stick's internet

FTFY :wink:

 

[foxbat121]

if ur using a laptop, or ur PC has a wireless card.. then u can google how to create a wireless network from ur PC, to share ur broadband USB stick's internet

That's what Connectify is doing as mentioned in OP.

 

[Ali Assaedi]

That's what Connectify is doing as mentioned in OP.

wow, i cant believe i missed that, god, i gotta review my reading habits

 

[eruptflail]

Connectify should work. Can you browse the internet?

 

[j o e l]

I seem to remember I was able to install one of the past updates with just the cellular data connection. I guess it depends oh how big the update is(?). Is the limit 100MB now? However, it sounds like 8.1 will be a big fat one...

 

[AndrewL920]

What is the exact date for public release of 8.1?

 

[N_LaRUE]

What is the exact date for public release of 8.1?

No user knows that. They didn't give a date.

 

[Romer Reyes]

Connectify should work. Can you browse the internet?

Yes i can browse the internet with connectify as my hotspot, but when it comes to Phone Updates, it always shows unable to get bla bla bla

 

[JerseySal]

Do a factory reset on your device, then search for the update and it will be there.