Nokia - Windows Phone 7.8 *RELEASED*

[Abs]

Hey Guys,

Got some great news for all you Nokia fans out there! You all will be delighted to know that we’re currently testing and working closely with Nokia UK to unveil the Windows Phone 7.8 software update for Lumia 610, Lumia 710, Lumia 800 and Lumia 900 soon to ensure it delivers a superb user experience.

Once we have a green light for the roll-out, we’ll update this post and O2 customers will be available to download the update via Zune. Exciting times, right?! Meanwhile, I’m curious to know which particular feature from the latest version (7.8) are you guys waiting for?

Update 31/01/2013: WP 7.8 is live for Lumia 610, 710, 800, and 900 and WP 8 PR 1.1 for Lumia 820 (OTA).

What does the update include? For Lumia 610, 710 & 800 devices, it includes:

• New features to the Start Screen, new colors and lock screen improvements.
• WP 7.8 OS includes enablers for new apps such as Bluetooth Share and Ringtone Maker.

For Lumia 820 devices, improvements include:

• Increasing device performance
• Browser enhancements and new ringtone capability.
• Improvements to the general functionality of the phone including NFC pairing, battery monitor performance and bluetooth connectivity.

Cheers, Abs

[Anonymous]

I tried to get the above method to work for about half hour and was unsuccessful so I did some searching around and found this and got my lumia 800 to update first time I hope this helps

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCcljLjm0iE

[Anonymous]

Had a quick look at that video, it's the same method as what was posted.

[Anonymous]

Have finally succeeded in forcing the update, first update was the Nokia one, then after numerous attempts, got the other two, the last update being the main one....

So it is down to timing, about 2 1/2 seconds from clicking 'update' to killing the wi-fi

wait too long and it's 'your phone is up to date' too soon is 'cannot find update now etc..'

best of luck!

now off to play with the new full tile set up!

[Anonymous]

ok mld  i did not realise it was the same method

[Deajayeff]

Sighs and stares at his HD7...and wonders when...

[Anonymous]

Just thought i'd add to the method mentioned by Mld, as others have said it takes a few tries before it works, however different computers seem to check at different speeds, trying to switch of the internet after 2 seconds got me nowhere, so i opened zune and clicked update, counted how many seconds it took to tell me my phone was up to date and then the next time turned it off a second earlier, managed to update my brothers phone after first time, hope it helps

[Anonymous]

i initially followed the wpcentral guide of disconnecting wifi which gave me a mini update to 7.10.8776 i did this on thursday but not managed anything else since. popping back to these forms today and i agree with the post to count down the time it takes to return no update available. I decided the proplem might be with the wi-fi and timing so i decided to hook it up via ethernet.

counted how long it took my pc to return no updates (as stated), then disconnected the cable as late as possible and bingo, its now updating to 7.10.8783.12 from the previous version so lets see how any additional ones come through...i will follow up once this has finished...

UPDATE

tried about 3 times again, disconnecting cable and bam got the update

in total i have had 3 updates one on thursday and 2 this morning. so my conclusions as i do not thing it was coinsidence that at the same time i tried to force the update that it was actually "my chosen time" lol so if you are doing your own head in waiting for the update, give the above a try...

sad thing is i have been looking forward to this update since it was announced, love my lumia but actually took another contract yesterday with a w8 phone 820 on a new contract so will sadly be flogging my 800...sods law i suppose

final post, looks like there is only 3 updates, good luck it does work with a bit of patience.

showing one of the new colours and new tile sizes

[Anonymous]

I managed to do the update using the method.

I found it easier to disconnect my ethernet and use the wireless network then using the WiFi toggle on my laptop to disconnect once I clicked update on Zune. Took a few attempts but I got there in the end.

7.8 isn't all that. Apart from the start screen and a few other tweaks not much else has changed - but that doesn't bother me as it keeps the phone fresh until O2 get the 920 (soon?!!) or the rumoured "cat walk" Lumia is released.

[Deajayeff]

Abs, any clue on HTC release? My partner has a Nokia and has the update, but doesn't care....I've been on WP7 for two years but can't get it yet...throw us a bone!

[Anonymous]

As anyone noticed a loss in sound quality and volume level since updating to 7.8?