About WP 8.1 developer preview

[Abi_singh_1995]

TOUCHe !!

 

[Black Lumia]

I didn't say it wasn't safe but there were many on here that has issues with the GDR3 preview. Then again, people had issues with the official release.

I'm just trying to point out that the preview may or may not be an issue on your phone. It won't have any Nokia extras and the firmware won't be right for it. So it is a 'use at your own risk'.

It would be the software. The preview is the final release that you get through the official update.

 

[Black Lumia]

it is not, I lose my warranty, I can't get help if my software fscked up, there is no firmware, so could cause problems, maybe not all apps will work?, ...
It is just not as save as using the official version. Say what you want. But I need phone for work so I can't play around all the time...

I have never had any problems.

 

[Black Lumia]

Im a HTC 8S owner and the 8.1 update is up to the manufacte, so i want to update it through the developer program, it is free or should i pay something???

The app is free but you have to pay to get a developer account.

 

[uno991]

I have download the app free after that it was an update, it was free too. So are you sure for the account payment?

 

[Faraaz96]

I have download the app free after that it was an update, it was free too. So are you sure for the account payment?

You won't be able to use app until you have developer account. And for developer account you need to pay.

 

[sinime]

You won't be able to use app until you have developer account. And for developer account you need to pay.

there is a way to get dev account for free. It's limited, but will give access to the preview.

 

[fwaits]

False, you can get a free App Studio account that let's you use 1 phone developer unlocked.

Windows Phone App Studio - Microsoft

 

[Faraaz96]

False, you can get a free App Studio account that let's you use 1 phone developer unlocked.

Windows Phone App Studio - Microsoft

This account is valid for only one year though

 

[ca_guri]

After unlocking my ph with the developer program my ph is still in warranty as per Nokia's site... What's that? Is my ph is still in warranty or the Nokia's site is showing me the wrong information???

 

[juanitoriv]

You're good then. Don't worry.

 

[uno991]

Please explain that how???

 

[juanitoriv]

If Nokia says your under warranty, then you are.

 

[Blade800]

I dont want to start a new topic about this so Ill just ask here.

Whats the difference between this preview and the official version for all? Whats the downside of downloading the preview?

Will I be able to download the official one if I have preview (if there will be any changes?)

 

[voraciousviolet]

You can also get an account free if you're a college student. just use a .edu email address.

 

[colinkiama]

I dont want to start a new topic about this so Ill just ask here.

Whats the difference between this preview and the official version for all? Whats the downside of downloading the preview?

Will I be able to download the official one if I have preview (if there will be any changes?)

There is no downside, you will get the latest updates. However your warranty us void. You will still be able to download the 'official' version when it comes out. The official version is basically firmware.

 

[hopmedic]

I see lots of confusion and some false statements in this thread. Please look here for information about the Preview for Developers program:
http://forums.windowscentral.com/wi...9-developer-preview-program-what-exactly.html

 

[ca_guri]

Please explain that how???

After unlocking my device, i checked my warranty status on below mentioned link and it says that my ph is under warranty...


http://www.nokia.com/in-en/support/warranty-check/

 

[hopmedic]

Read the post that I linked above. The Preview does not void your warranty. Explanation is in that post.

 

[Morpheus Phreak]

Read the post that I linked above. The Preview does not void your warranty. Explanation is in that post.

Thank you for posting that. I've had to post to so many people that the wording is MAY not WILL. I can't figure out why people feel the need to post information they haven't researched properly.

To be honest though it's becoming more and more common. With the rise of social media and quick fix journalism and such I've noticed even the smartest amongst my friends giving out bad info because people seem to no longer pay proper attention to detail.

If I were more OCD about things I'd track it more carefully, but it has become a disturbingly noticeable trend...

Once again though thank you for coming in and providing good information.