Verizon is pushing an update today!

[AR2186]

Given the terrible wifi performance on 8.1, I'm rolling back to 8.0, updating the firmware and then updating to 8.1. Will let you guys know how it goes, hopefully it fixes things

 

[DavidinCT]

Checked my ICON just a few min ago, No update for me, on 8.1 preview. I got my phone about 3 weeks ago, maybe it came with it ?

 

[quantum tao]

Downgraded to 8.0 to install the firmware, reupdated 8.1, then did a hard reset. Took alot of time. So far I notice wifi is more stable, stays connected where It normally would drop out. That's all I know so far.

 

[tcedwards]

Downgraded to 8.0 to install the firmware, reupdated 8.1, then did a hard reset. Took alot of time. So far I notice wifi is more stable, stays connected where It normally would drop out. That's all I know so far.

Is it worth the trouble?

 

[clavecinist]

I also went back to 8.0 to install the update and then reinstalled 8.1. It made no difference. :straight:

 

[Lost_Cosmonaut]

Currently in the process of a rollback/update/reinstall WP8.1. I also had terrible WiFi reliability so I will report back with findings.

 

[anon6002755]

I also went back to 8.0 to install the update and then reinstalled 8.1. It made no difference. :straight:

Yeah I haven't noticed any difference either

 

[AR2186]

Not noticing a huge difference, will have to wait until Monday to test because my work Wi-Fi is barely functional now with 8.1 and works flawlessly with my iPhone and my 928..

 

[Indistinguishable]

Is it worth the trouble?

So looks like the answer is no

 

[quantum tao]

So looks like the answer is no

Worth it to me, won't be sure how much so till I go through the Monday workday. Wifi is definitely improved.

 

[Lost_Cosmonaut]

Can't tell if its any better yet. The WiFi icon still randomly goes dark like I have no connection even though I'm right next to the router.

 

[swervinsuburban]

Thought this fixed the WiFi issue but now I can't connect at work when I easily could and downloaded it at work :\

 

[Indistinguishable]

Worth it to me, won't be sure how much so till I go through the Monday workday. Wifi is definitely improved.

You're the only one so far who says it's been helpful to go back to wp8, install the minor firmware, & then go back to wp8.1 DP. I doubt it's worth it.

But to be honest, everyone else seems to experience more wifi problems than I do. And I'm on wifi almost all day.

 

[Vastustaa]

I did the "rolling back to 8.0, updating the firmware and then updating to 8.1" and my WIFI range improved. In addition, I got the new WIFI icon and the orange splash screen. It was worth it to me.

 

[feeked]

I don't think that this has helped my reception, but so far it seems as though it may have helped with the lack of stability surrounding the wireless radio.

 

[Harmdizzle]

sorry to ask probably the worst question ever, but if i'm using a 929 on t-mobile, would i get the firmware update too? currently on wp8.1 -- don't want to roll back to 8.0 and then not get the update.

thanks!

 

[MikeSo]

I rolled back to 8.0, but I'll keep it at 8.0 for a while to see if it fixed the issue (mainly at work). If it did, I MIGHT try and go to 8.1 again... if people don't see much change, I will stay at 8.0 though.

It really sucks to have to go back to 8.0, it feels like the stone age now after having used 8.1 for a couple of weeks. :/ But I want WiFi to work reliably.

 

[quantum tao]

So far, my battery life has improved(don't forget to turn off the background stuff you don't use, again) and my wifi/internet connectivity has improved and is more stable. I haven't noticed the random heating either. So far so good. Tomorrow will be the real test, @work with multiple wireless and cellular networks.
8.1>8.0>update firmware>8.1>hard reset

 

[Indistinguishable]

So far, my battery life has improved(don't forget to turn off the background stuff you don't use, again) and my wifi/internet connectivity has improved and is more stable. I haven't noticed the random heating either. So far so good. Tomorrow will be the real test, @work with multiple wireless and cellular networks.
8.1>8.0>update firmware>8.1>hard reset ��

How much did the battery improve? This might be enough to make me try going back and then forward again.

 

[Tepid]

So, I did the downgrade and installed the Official Update,
I had to use Nokia Software Recovery Tool
The NokiaSoftwareUpdaterForRetail_4.1.0 did not work, would not find my phone.
But this did go fairly smoothly, I had one server disconnect, but it picked right back up and continued the download.

I had to go back through the several updates for WP8.1 DP
We will see what happens and how well things improve.

I didn't have any serious issues with WiFi or Battery, but there could be some improvements, so, giving it a shot.