mparker
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The issue probably stems from the fact that upgrading the older devices would require formatting and reinstalling the OS. I don't see why they couldn't give that option to those who want it. Make a build of WP8 for the single core, 480x800 devices and give us the option to install.
It's not that simple. The bootloaders and all device drivers for the current hardware would need to be rewritten from scratch and tested thoroughly. These would have to be written by the handset manufacturers and the component manufacturers who are more interested in selling us a new handset than upgrading the old ones, this effort will be extremely time-consuming and expensive, and the final result would still likely be WP8 systems that crash frequently, drop connections, and have short battery life. All for close to zero return on their investment and their legacy customers will *still* be p*ssed off at the end of the day.