Icon 8.1 dp update.

[alamosimp]

I am currently downloading the update for 8.1 dp. Surprised and happy about that. Relieved I did not have to roll back to 8.

 

[David P2]

I am currently downloading the update for 8.1 dp. Surprised and happy about that. Relieved I did not have to roll back to 8.

It's an OS update so you wouldn't have needed to - had you done that, you would have had to go through reinstalling the Preview app, then have pull down the original 8.1 Preview before getting the GDR1 version.

 

[alamosimp]

So this is to make 8.1 dp ready for GDR1

 

[David P2]

Pretty much - the mythical 14000.899 build (the one few people grabbed before it got pulled) seems to be that, as my 620 was running the older version. When I did the updates, I got the .899 build, and the actual GDR one as well.

 

[alamosimp]

If all it is not having to roll back I can be happy with that.

 

[David P2]

I didn't have to for mine and they installed fine.

 

[alamosimp]

It shows 12400.899 and 14147.180

 

[David P2]

It shows 12400.899 and 14147.180

That's exactly what I had - the first one is the one that got pulled shortly after release a while ago (when the Bitlocker stuff hit), so I reckon it was a pre-update, and the .180 is the actual GDR update.

 

[alamosimp]

I was able to create a folder on the home screen so it all looks good. I need to find a list of the new capabilities.

 

[David P2]

I'd probably start here: http://www.windowscentral.com/windows-phone-81-update-1

 

[alamosimp]

It did not fix the lack of sound with my newest bluetooth earphones though. Paired and connected but no sound. The headphones work with my media player.

 

[David P2]

That's an issue I can't personally comment on sadly, as I don't have Bluetooth headphones to test.

 

[alamosimp]

I will have to keep playing with to see if I can get the setting just right.

 

[performing lumia]

Hi at first I was a little skeptical of the dev preview, but I gotten a little inpatient waiting on the original (I'm with Verizon) so I went and DL the preview and I'm loving it. I have no issues with overheating, etc just runs smooth. I haven't DL the recent update yet until I get a wi-fi area, my ? is when the cyan update firmware comes out are we able to get it or just run the dev preview

 

[alamosimp]

I will have to defer to a more knowledgeable person on that question. I will say I have not had any trouble with the Icon and 8.1 other than the new bluetooth headset not making any sound when connected. It could be that cyan would fix that.

 

[jedge]

I just got this phone a few weeks ago and downloaded the DP immediately. I wanted 8.1 so i could evaluate it compared to the top Android phones.
Needless to say i am very impressed and of course I'm keeping it. And keeping 8.1. I keep finding new things i love about it.

I knew i'd like it because of how much i love my Surface Pro 3 laptop. Windows Phone just needs something unique... a killer app... to gain traction. Once it gets the recognition it deserves I have no doubt it could some day outsell both Android and Apple.

 

[Nicholas Abdo]

Hi I'm new to WP I just got the Icon, can anyone tell me how to get the DP version of 8.1?

 

[AlastorX50]

Hi I'm new to WP I just got the Icon, can anyone tell me how to get the DP version of 8.1?

All you need to know about the Windows Phone 8.1 'Preview for Developers' | Windows Phone Central

 

[chrisdaboss]

I'm noticing my battery draining faster than it was on the DP. I wonder if its still the DP issue messing with my battery. C'mon Cyan. Come home...

 

[anon(7901790)]

Hi at first I was a little skeptical of the dev preview, but I gotten a little inpatient waiting on the original (I'm with Verizon) so I went and DL the preview and I'm loving it. I have no issues with overheating, etc just runs smooth. I haven't DL the recent update yet until I get a wi-fi area, my ? is when the cyan update firmware comes out are we able to get it or just run the dev preview

You'll be able to get it.

Edit: I found this in the Windows Phone 8.1 forum.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Micr...d-to-Downgrade-to-Get-Lumia-Cyan-453458.shtml