Tutorial: How to get Windows Phone 8 Update 3 for free

[Nikhilarthan]

Register here: http://apps.windowsstore.com

sryt o ask but is this update safe ...? will it work properly...?

 

[SlingLaker9811]

Let me get this straight.....the GDR3 update which has been released right now is a sort of RTM for devs,isn't it....they find the bugs with this version,then report to Microsoft,who fixes these and then releases the 'fixed' version to the users....so if i install it,will i get these fixes later on? Can i flash back to gdr2 using NSU?
Thanks,
Vaibhav

 

[petersun21]

Storage: Other is still 3GB. From Office App, I can share docs using e-mail. Is this old feature or new feature?

 

[pankaj981]

Let me get this straight.....the GDR3 update which has been released right now is a sort of RTM for devs,isn't it....they find the bugs with this version,then report to Microsoft,who fixes these and then releases the 'fixed' version to the users....so if i install it,will i get these fixes later on? Can i flash back to gdr2 using NSU?
Thanks,
Vaibhav

The developers might find bugs but they are not responsible for the product being signed off for RTM, Microsoft's QA team is. So the answer to your first question is NO, second questions YES

 

[docfreed]

I was able to use custom ringtones on both email and text messages - dragged my mp3 sounds to the Phone>Music>Ringtone directory from my PC, then went into settings where they show up under custom when you go into Settings>Sounds. Didn't even have to reboot the phone.

Still can't attach documents in email and I can't use custom tones for message or reminders. Anyone else install this on an AT&T Lumia 920 with these features not showing up? I do have closing on multi-task, driving mode, and screen rotation lock, as well as more storage options. Perhaps this is the GDR3 "Preview" and not the official yet with everything in it....

I was also expecting Start Screen changes as well, for me live tiles rows/columns...?

 

[CageJ]

BTW, Wi-Fi connecting is hell fast...
I saw only one bug for now.. after restart there is a pop-up no mobile network.. just click cancel and enter your PIN..

 

[pankaj981]

BTW, Wi-Fi connecting is hell fast...
I saw only one bug for now.. after restart there is a pop-up no mobile network.. just click cancel and enter your PIN..

No such bugs here on a 925

 

[denzilla]

This is da ****! Oh, and eff you At&t!

 

[BigTcz]

update stopped when "prepairing for instal 100%" and it doesnt install itself...

 

[Memitim]

update stopped when "prepairing for instal 100%" and it doesnt install itself...

Give it some time, mine sat there for a good couple of minutes

 

[Roach26]

Downloading GDR3 right now. can't wait to try it out.

 

[Awhispersecho]

Ok, guys, couple of questions. 1st of all. can you explain which of these steps should be done on a computer and then which steps should be done on the phone. I'm assuming the 1st step of registering the App studio is done on the computer. The next step of installing a cert you get in the email should be done on phone is that correct? Then obviously you install the Preview for developers on the phone. Can someone confirm the steps for me please?

The other question I have is will we lose any apps or games installed or even the way our phone is set up? Thanks in advance to anyone who can spare a couple minutes.

 

[Chris Sandiford]

Is this hack available outside the US?

 

[calanga]

Hi...Bluetooth 4.0?

 

[Memitim]

Is this hack available outside the US?

It's not a hack, it's an official supported way of loading the preview.

Yes it's available to anyone that registers a app studio or dev center account

 

[pankaj981]

Hi...Bluetooth 4.0?

That would be a firmware update coming with the official GDR3 update

 

[denzilla]

You won't lose your apps. Just flashed myself. Everything is still there.

You sign up on the site, click to download the app from the site, it downloads the app to you phone. You will get an email with a link that installs a security certificate. After that, check for updates and viola!

 

[Memitim]

Hi...Bluetooth 4.0?

That will probably a firnmware update not an OS update

 

[HaibaneReki]

Let me get this straight.....the GDR3 update which has been released right now is a sort of RTM for devs,isn't it....they find the bugs with this version,then report to Microsoft,who fixes these and then releases the 'fixed' version to the users....so if i install it,will i get these fixes later on? Can i flash back to gdr2 using NSU?
Thanks,
Vaibhav

The developers might find bugs but they are not responsible for the product being signed off for RTM, Microsoft's QA team is. So the answer to your first question is NO, second questions YES

this is actually the only thing that's holding me back.. I don't wanna set everything up again once there's some mess-up in this preview that'd be fixed in official GDR3... But then again, would be nice to "flash" the Vodafone DE branding down the toilet eventually

 

[Chris Sandiford]

It's not a hack, it's an official supported way of loading the preview.

Yes it's available to anyone that registers a app studio or dev center account

Tomato tomarto - I'm not a dev so it's a hack for me :wink:
But the Preview for Developers | Windows Phone Apps+Games Store (United States) is not available in the UK store.