GDR2 is now on the way!

[Robert Carpenter]

Hmmm, if i may ask a question to clear up some confusions. Does the update come from Microsoft as shown above(OTA), from the manufacturer i.e AMBER(OTA), or does the carrier have the final say?

The update is packaged at Microsoft and handed to the manufacturer. The manufacturer custom fits the update for each specific handset according to the hardware. The update is then handed off to the carrier to be tailored for their own network and services.

Microsoft is changing this up so that this process ends with the manufacturers in the future.

 

[Robert Carpenter]

Tells me I'm up to date on my 8S on Bell but I'll keep checking throughout the day.

Anyone got the update?

If this is anything like Portico then no. Unlocked/unbranded phones will not get it first.

Edit: Also just checked on my BUILD L920 and it says its up to date.

Mine says it's up to date :,(

No need to check for updates everyone. This is just being passed to the manufacturers. It could be weeks before the manufacturers finish their own code and carriers sign off on the update.

There is still a decent amount of time to wait....

 

[seelani]

Oooh thanks for the insight. Although when you say the carriers do extensive tests and tweaking. Hoping my carrier comes through, with minimal delays.

 

[hopmedic]

I'm thinking that this means that the update is either RTM or is about to be, otherwise they wouldn't know specific build numbers. :grin:

 

[Darren Walsh]

Like Vodafone Ireland, I'm still on 1249, load of crap!!

 

[seelani]

Like Vodafone Ireland, I'm still on 1249, load of crap!!

Funny Nokia Singapore lists the update for the country to be at 1249, but my 820 is on 1308. Something is wrong here :/

 

[seelani]

The update is packaged at Microsoft and handed to the manufacturer. The manufacturer custom fits the update for each specific handset according to the hardware. The update is then handed off to the carrier to be tailored for their own network and services.

Microsoft is changing this up so that this process ends with the manufacturers in the future.

That's good news making it easier for consumers to receive timely upgrades.

 

[squire777]

My phone was on "checking for updates" much longer than it usually is. I got excited thinking the update was ready.

 

[halamadridkimi]

I would not go to toilet 5 days if it comes this week, plz amber i need u come on

 

[TechFreak1]

I would not go to toilet 5 days if it comes this week, plz amber i need u come on

What the.. dude Amber is most likely to be released to us consumers in August as this most likely a sign as someone has said the update has been RTMed, so doubt you'd be able to hold out that long haha...

 

[hopmedic]

Yeah - RTM means it was released to manufacturers, not consumers, or even necessarily carriers. There will still be efforts put into manufacturers and carriers both putting their own touches on it, as well as their own testing. I doubt we'll get it this month, though I would be VERY happy to be proven wrong.

 

[borasar]

I would not go to toilet 5 days if it comes this week, plz amber i need u come on

that's a solid bargaining chip man...

 

[Lagejan]

It's also on the Dutch site: Updategeschiedenis van Windows Phone 8 | Windows Phone Instructies (Nederland)

 

[ccarrascoofwgkta]

We now have it on Peru . Historial de actualizaciones de Windows Phone 8 | Instrucciones de Windows Phone (Per?)

 

[Jupast]

Currently in Testing on Vodafone Australia, so people there and in NZ should be seeing it in the next 2/3 weeks hopefully.

 

[tbrahe]

My phone is updating now on Verizon, US. Please tell me it will fix the Bluetooth issues. Also happy to hear about the improved Xbox music.

 

[Trevor Halsey]

Nothing on the 928. I just checked Nokia Care Suite too. Nothing there either.

 

[neo158]

My phone is updating now on Verizon, US. Please tell me it will fix the Bluetooth issues. Also happy to hear about the improved Xbox music.

I guess that's just an update to fix issues, no one else has the GDR2 update yet.

 

[eruptflail]

Don't expect to get the update until next week. They're just being preemptive. Not much of an update, though.

 

[smoledman]

What about the Amber update? I want Peek!