Late last night, Verizon let it slip that the Windows Phone 8.1.1 and Lumia Denim updates are coming for the Nokia Lumia Icon. In a five-page PDF document, Verizon highlights all the major additions and fixes.
Now, that update is live for Lumia Icon users who would like to get the update over-the-air. This method is the preferred way for most users as it does not require wiping the device and doing a fresh install (like the technique we detailed this morning).
To check for the Lumia Denim update, Lumia Icon users should do the following steps:
- Settings
- Phone Update
- Check for updates
The update should download to the device, and a Wi-Fi connection is usually required due to the file size. Your phone is backed up and restored when the update is completed, leaving all your data, photos, game saves, etc. intact.
The Lumia Denim update for the Lumia Icon brings many new features, including Hey Cortana (passive-voice activation), Lumia Camera 5.0, and Folders on the Start screen. Users can find more information about the firmware and OS updates by visiting our topic pages below:
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Verizon Lumia Icon Denim update and 8.1.1 is now live over-the-air
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has undated to Denim since almost a month ago, I am using Icon but with T-mobile service (USA), since updated everything are going 100% faster and i am very happy getting T-mobile LTE almost anywhere( as compare to using Black getting no LTE almost no where.) But my Wechat, and Line communicators stop working via data, still work under WiFi.....however Whatsaap is working good, does anyone has the same problem or it is just me?
Has anyone else had problems playing mp4 video recorded with #Denim installed on a Windows 7 (Media Player 12) comnputer? Also, it seems that either Denim or "Hey Cortana", slows down performance Waking up from standby...
Lumia Denim:: When is 1320 getting
i installed windows 10 on my phone, to my surprise it had some of the features as described in the official video by Joe, but it didn't have latest office and mail client the same old previous, otherwise its awesome.
Yeah, Denim updated on my 925 O2 UK
Does anyone have issues with the phone ringing? After this update my phone doesn't ring or vibrate. I've rebooted and validated all the settings (including quiet hours) are correct.
Finally took a while and numerous tries, but my Icon has been updated.
It had been so long that I literally forgot what it was about 8.1 I wanted to experience. This is a superb update to an already fabulous OS. I can't see myself ever using any other phone :D
Congratulations Verizon owners. The gods have answered your prayers.
I couldn't believe it...I came home and did my weekly Phone Update check, not expecting anything...and to my surprise, something actually started downloading! Not having seen anything referencing Denim, I had to go to Win Central to see if our day was finally at hand. Woo-hoo! Now I will get the full Lumia Camera goodness I was hoping for when I bought the Icon. Hope I'm not disappointed. (FYI, I live in Portland, OR. I don't know if this is rolling out geographically or at random.)
It's about damn time! My updated took twenty-three minutes. Of course, this was just for the firmware. I already had the OS updates thanks to the developer's preview program.
Oh my, the devil must be breaking out the parkas, because hell has frozen over ;)
Hey Cortana!!!!!
I lost all my pictures but none of my other data.
I have an Icon just sitting here after I dropped Verizon and switched to the 1520 on AT&T. Anyone interested?
Hey VZW, look at this comment section! There appears to be LOTS of Icon users who are happy with their phones. Perhaps start selling the Icon again?
Rocking it
Just happy to have it..
Just installed the update in my ICON. Is it just me or black pixels are brighter in low-high settings compared to previous version? I see the difference during the Nokia and Windows boot-up screen compared to the actual OS.
"Hey Cortana" doesn't work. It's listed as a feature in the Verizon PDF. Maybe there's a conflict with the Preview for Developers, which I've been running since it was first available.
It works for me... but it's turned off by default. Search for Hey Cortana in settings, turn it on and start training her.
I was on DP and hey Cortana works, for me.
You can't string together, like Windows 10.
Also, you have to turn it on.
enable it in settings
The day of reckoning is here VZ folks
Got it as an OTA update at 9AM Hawaii time. Took two hours to download/update (WiFi) but all is good inthe world today. Updating the bride's ICON tonight.
Since I installed it, search doesn't work - Cortana can't get internet.
Ok got Denim, Hey Cortana works now, but can someone answer me these questions three? Why is there no Hey Cortana on my wife's 928 with Denim? Why won't my old 822 update to Denim even though it has 8.1.1? And what is the maximum air speed of a coconut laden swallow?
It doesn't work on my Icon.
Hey Cortana only works on a Snapdragon 800 or higher series processor. Verizon has not released Denim for the 822. African or European?
Question 1: 928 does not have the necessary hardware for Hey Cortana.
Question 2: Should have it, no?
Question 3: 12.4 mph with no wind. 223 mph during category 5 hurricane.
Hey Cortana requires SensorCore which is only on snapdragon 80X chipsets (the always listening API). 8.1.1 is a totally separate update from Denim. VZW has to allow the firmware upgrade to Denim. Maximum airspeed is 6.3 gulps per liter plus or minus 2.8 depending on the substance.
Thanks to all, good info, may you never cross paths with a cute bunny with sharp pointy teeth.
What happen to the double tap to wake
IF YOU GUYS ARE ON DP, UNINSTALL AND REINSTALL AND MAKE SURE IT IS TURNED ON/ENABLED AND THEN CHECK FOR THE UPDATE AND YOU SHOULD HAVE IT
ATT last to the punch this time.
Finally! It is really great to finally have the update.
Rockin' the Denim on my Icon. It was a fairly quick update. I love how fast the camera starts and takes pictures. I have Hey Cortana "trained". I was really hoping it included double tap to wake but I didn't find it. Overall, very happy and relieved that it's finally here.
My icon is finally working like it should! So awesome!
Fyi you can upgrade while on developer preview. Lumia camera 5 is wow...manual focus while recordinb video. Manual white balance while recording video manual exposure while on video.
..best camera app ever !!!!!
Yeah, a couple of nice features. I am over Verizon though.
I don't even have an Icon, but let me say ABOUT BLOODY TIME!
Strange. It only downloaded when I had do turned on.
Finally! Now we don't have to hear those Icon owners complain anymore!
Im on AT&T in the mid west. Have Lumia 1520. Show Lumia Denim under extras+info, however I do not see the Hey Cortana option in settings.
OS bug...you don't actually have Denim yet
Yeah I just came back from school
Finally
Verizon sucks, they disabled access points.
What are you talking about? I use internet sharing all the time.
Are you using it after the 8.1.1 update? I was using it too on DP. Go to settings, access point and you will a message saying it doesn't work in this version.
I've had this update for about a month now
Important info for anyone still not seeing the update...
I believe Developer Preview needs to be ENABLED in order for the phone update to work. There has been a lot of misinformation regarding Denim and DP and in my experience, if you have DP installed and DISABLED (which is what many recommend) - the phone udpate kept showing not available. As soon as i switched it back to ENABLED, the phone update worked....
Give it a try!!
I can confirm this. I had Windows Insider (replaced Preview for Developers) in preparation for Windows 10. I couldn't get the update. I removed Windows Insider, put Preview for Developers back on my phone and re-enabled. I am now successfully downloading the Denim update.
I am in Colorado and I am getting the error 80072ee2 issue with server or internet connection. I am on WiFi. Removed the Windows Insider, disabled and enable DP, uninstalled DP, reinstalled and reactivated it. I have plenty of storage, I am on good wifi, ugh!!!
Still not seeing the update with DP enabled.
I'm in MA and I'm not getting the update. I get "your phone is up to date. Last checked 2 seconds ago".
EDIT: Obvisouly it automatically installed without my knowledge. I went to check what version was installed and I have "Lumia Denim". I work overnights so it must have done it while I was sleeping.
I wouldn't count that as gold just yet. Go to Settings > About > More Info and check your firmware. You likely still have black just like I do. If it says 1028.3566.1417.0047 you have Black, not Denim. Denim on the icon is 02540.00019.15024.38022 according to Microsoft.
No it didn't - it's a display bug in Extras & Info. The ony way you are going to officially get the update is if you go back into Developer Preview and ENABLE IT. Trust me, I had the same problem, and now I'm getting the udpate installed....
Still waiting in CO. I think I'm going to give up checking today and try again tomorrow. I've waiting this long for Denim, what's one more day? or two? or three?
I live in Colorado and got the update just after 10 am this morning. I have preview installed and enabled, maybe if you have it installed you should verify it is enabled.
I had Preview installed, but it was replaced by Windows Insider as I was prepping for Windows 10. Wonder if that's hosing my update experience?
Just removed Windows Insider and put Developer Preview back on and reactivated it. Looks like it's chewing on something, checking for updates. Could it be. . . .
Could be, I don't have insider on my phone.
I couldn't understand why Windows required another app for the move to 10, but I decided to try it anyway. I figured I'd get 10 before Denim. ha! It's still chewing on looking for updates. I saw someone else post that it took 15 minutes when they finally got it to update. Hope I'm on that road!
EDIT. Success. You do, in-fact, need DP enabled to get Denim - if you were running 8.1. I can't speak to those who were running 8.
I haven't decided yet if I will be brave enough to do windows 10 preview on my phone. PC, easy choice, but phone...
I too had no update with developer turned off. I turned it on, it took about 10 minutes to check but I'm downloading an update now! I hope this is denim!!
Me too... finally tried it with DP ENABLED and now I'm getting something.... (like you, not sure if it's Denim)
Does Qualcomm 2.0 fast charge work? Doesn't work on the ATT M8 or 1520 for some reason. The hardware is capable.
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Not on my icon... Says it is up to date... :'(
Do you have Developers Preview disabled? If so ENABLE IT. That's what ended up working for me. :-)
So what do I do if I don't have the update??
Still nothing for me.... Developers Preview installed but DISABLED. I know this might just be a regional thing, but I'm wondering if disabling Developers Preview is causing my phone update task to think it's updated (because in Extras & Info it now says Denim since disabling Developers Preview - even though it's not.)
So... my question is - should I try doing the Phone Update task with Developers Preview ENABLED?
Don't want to mess anything up since so far everyone has said to disable DP.
Thoughts? Experiences?
I didn't disable mine and had no issues receiving the update.
Yes, turn it on. Mine is downloading now...
I had already uninstalled DP and was checking for updates with no success. einstalled DP and checked to enable. I then went and checked for updates and it found the updates. THe only issue I see is that although I have the setting to setup Hey Cortana, she still says beta. I haven't went through the settings yet since I am at work.
that's because Cortana is still a beta software from MS.
I woke up this morning and my icon said I already have denim but I don't see how that is possible and im still not seeing any difference between the DP and the denim update.
Well I unchecked the do button (haven't since I got on last year) went to extra+info and notice its doing the denim bug. Will that prevent it from doing the update or is that just a display error?
I'm wondering the same thing - have you tried doing the Phone Update with DP enabled?
Kasey try doing the phone update with DP ENABLED - I just tried that and now I'm getting something...
First I cried.. Then maybe peed a little. Still can't believe it!
Denim is old news already. Nothing here in central Cali thus far.
#happy
OMG Hurry up with Windows 10! Jesus.. I've had Denim for 19 minutes now! Jesus!
Well if you had the Dev Preview you've effectively had Denim for months now, save for the camera improvements. Everything else is old hat. So yes, bring on Win 10!
I've read lots of conflicting information about the Developers Preview and Denim. If one has a Lumia Icon with WP8.1 already installed via Dev Preview, do they get this Denim update too? Because my mom just bought an Icon off of ebay a few days ago (i.e. before today, when the official Denim update rolled out for Verizon) and it definitely has WP8.1 on it, she says, plus it says in the About section that she has Denim, but she didn't update. Is that an error? Does she need to use Software Recovery Tool to remove the Dev Preview and roll back to WP8.0 and then re-download WP8.1 and Denim via the traditional, "check for updates" route?
looks like your mom has the denim extras+info bug on her phone since Denim just went OTA this morning. if she hasn't updated, she's still running on black. DP is a software update and Denim is firmware. You don't need to uninstall DP to install denim, my icon has DP and Denim isnstalled. I switched my DP off and then back on and checked for updates and was able to do the upgrade. If the extras + info screen doesn't look like the screenshot from the article, you're still running Black.
How i get it on my lumia 630??
Double tap to wake missing on icon :(
You have to turn I on >Settings>Touch>Wake Up
Yeah I checked there but it is missing completely. Verizon must of removed it :\
Same. No setting avail. under the touch setting.
That's a bummer, but a minor one. I do use double tap constantly on my 928, but Cortana alone will make up for everything... and the notification center!
First thing I noticed... But its a small loss.
Glad for the Icon owners, really hope this means AT&T's update for the 1520 is around the corner.
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Does this work if you have developer preview installed? I'm not getting a notification that it is available over the air. I do realize that this can be delayed for certain users depending on region, but in this case I would feel better if I hear about others having success updating from 8.1.1 DP.
Hey Cortana ROCKS, but how is it on the battery?
My battery life on the 928 with Denim is the same as ever.
Were you running Dev Preview before the update? I ask because "Hey Cortana" isn't working on my Icon. Wondering if there is a conflict with Dev Preview and the official release.
It feels faster, no seriously it is this time.
It is.
Nice!
Well I updated to it but now my data doesnt work (I'm using it on T-Mobile). Any suggestions?
Check the APN settings, as they've probably been switched to VZW APNs.
I'm guessing you had no mms right? I heard the icon works on Tmobile but mms is broken. Maybe the update will fix it when you get the apn settings!
Oh, and thank you Daniel and Windows Central for keeping us informed
Wireless Display is working well!
Still nothing here in RI :(
Good. It was kind of annoying watching Icon owners whine about being one whole update behind. Now I can mourn for my 810 in peace.
Any one facing over heating issue with Lumia 930
I still haven't been able to update.
Ahoooaaaaaa-
Checked for updates, and got it.
Icon on Indiana.
I guess I will stick with the big red V for a while longer.
Patience is a virtue, but can be tough.
Has this denim update solved over heating issue on Lumia 930
Just did the OTA. Any reason why double tap to wake was excluded when it was available on the 930 since Cyan?
Down load that setting app from the store the double tap would work fine
Can you be more specific? I was under the impression 929 didn't support double tap.
In either Denim or Cyan, an update is available for both the Icon and L930 to get support for Double Tap. They both couldn't support Double Tap in the time of Black firmware and they both won't be able to use Glance, but I can live without Glance.
You have to turn it on in Settings>Touch.
Any one facing over heating issue with Lumia 930
Finally!!!!!!
Any one in India receive denim update on Lumia 930
Installed. Hey Cortana is very nice. Camera starts up in one second. I'm happy. Fyi it took about 10 minutes for all new features to be shown in settings menus.
Hey Cortana doesn't work for me =\ Did you have to change any settings for it to work? Camera rocks though wow was that even one second for it to start?
Its a settings menu item you have to enable then train.
Ahhhhh, lol I went to settings in Cortana menu like Windows 10 and didn't see it. lol Thank you.
Did you enable it in settings?? Did you train her??
Yes, I found it thank you! Works amazingly well...
Checked, no go here.
Microsoft needs to takeover Firmware updates with windows 10 this is the only freedom.
Woho!
Congrats Verizon phone people
Nearly 2:30pm eastern here and still says phone is up to date when I check. Disabled PFD and even restarted my phone. What gives?
Try connecting to WiFi and checking.
Try it off of WiFi...That is how I got mine...I'm in MA
I got mine on Wifi at 10:01am =) If you are possibly roaming or out of network WiFi makes it so you can still get it. If you still aren't getting it I would try both on and off.
Definitely a lot less lag. No resuming notifications yet. Except once when the phone was booting up.
No it's not. It can't be had where I'm at.
And my OneDrive app still sucks, and very few apps...but now I can video my frustration in glorious 4k video.
I still got nothing on mine. Although extras & info says denim I think that's just the bug cause I don't have any of the new features. Bleh
Downloading it now. So excited!!
So freaking happy!!!! Getting it on my Lumia Icon unlocked in Colombia with Movistar.
I was on the developer preview and got the Verizon update to work just a few minutes ago.
UHG!!! NOT GETTING IT!?!?!
UPDATE:: GETTING IT NOW HERE IN MA!! INSTALLING!! I sure hope this fixes A LOT of the crap I have been dealing with on this ICON...
We ( all skeptical icon users, including myself that was making the idea to keep my icon with black forever) are going to an excursion to the newly discovered ice destination: the hell. You must have your icon at hand to assist, that's you invitation pass amount other basics ( toothbrush, sun blocker) :p
That moment when Veizon users get the update before your worldwide unlocked version of the 1520 :/
Is anyone who is on the developer preview gotten the OTA to work? A co-worker who isn't running it got the notification, I'm getting the "your phone is up to date" after unchecking the dev preview box and restarting.
I'm on the preview and got it just fine. So did my two brothers.
I wasn't getting it with dp turned off, but after turning it back on and doing a soft reset the next time I checked it downloaded.
I have the preview for developers, and I can't get the update, keeps saying my phone is up to date
Hell has frozen over
So no double tap to wake screen?
Nope.
No. :'( I looked good and long for it too.
It's under Settings>Touch, at least it is on the 928 from Verizon.
I was looking for it but didn't find
When i get this update for my lumia 630 in Sweden??
"Early 2015" and please stay on topic.
Denim for 1520.3 variant plssss MS. Im dying here...lols...:D
Curious. I have installed the update. Is there any reason in keeping the Developers Preview turned on at this point? I ask for apps like Fitbit. It states that the app doesn't work with the Developers Preview, so I wasn't sure if it's safer just to turn it off after getting Denim.
If you are outside of coverage area make sure to connect to WIFI before you check for update. You should still get it if you are on WIFI.
Still not available for me in Virginia on my Icon.
I'd imagine whoever is monitoring the traffic to their update servers is chuckling at all of the repeated checks from all of the Icon users today...
we need an update for lumia 920 on At&t
About time...Thus, the damage is already done. Once my contract is up I am moving to AT&T since I plan to continue on the windows platform and I am not going to let Verizon game me anymore.
But AT&T hasn't given their WP's Denim yet. so......
But AT&T has had Cyan forever. Denim is just rolling out all over... it's not really "late", though it may feel like it.
Nothing in NC
UPDATE: I haven't received the update yet, but my info & extras now says "Lumia Denim." I have no settings for "Hey Cortana" or anything. Anyone else have this happening?
I've been tapping "check for updates" since this morning and still nothing. Has anyone successfully downloaded the update yet? New Orleans here.
I had that happen when I turned off the Preview For Developers, but when I turned it back on it went to Lumia Black. Trying OTA update with it on and off...just started in at 1:02pm in Des Moines with Preview on!
Thank you for the tip Brett! This worked for me. I turned Preview for Developers back on and the info & extras went back to Lumia Black. As soon as I did that, I checked for the update and it has now downloaded and I'm on Lumia Denim on my Icon! I've already "trained" Cortana for the "Hey Cortana" feature and it works GREAT! No hands access to calling people - TOO COOL! Onward to testing the new camera now!! Thanks again for the tip!
Just wait a sec. I was looking through setting, and it popped up. Oh, go to Devices, it will prompt a reboot.
Telstra AUS now available too!! Whoohooo!!
Finally! Awesome for you Icon guys. I'm happy for you all, enjoy!! Now I'm waiting for ATT to bring my 1520 to the Denim club.
Anyone in NJ get the OTA update? I'm showing nothing yet...
Nothing still as of 4:30
Yes....I'm in NJ and it is coming down as I type this!!!
Weird, no update here in ct, but my info&extras now says Denim. Was Black this morning.
Same thing here. I didn't get any update for my phone, but my info & extras now says Lumia Denim. Anyone have any info on this?
your phone could have updated automatically
What phone? 520?
Finally, some of the whiners from the US can stop.
The camera is now unbelievable!
Congrats icon owners, now for ATT
UHG!!! NOT GETTING IT!?!?!
Just installed! Looks like it's just in time for the Windows 10 preview.
Does DP need to be turned off?
No, the Bitlocker bug was fixed ages ago...
Nothing here in Pittsburgh...
Still no updates on my ICON with DP.
925 ??
Icon is better!
Why does a carrier have any say in this?? Can't it be done over wifi?!
The update can of course be downloaded overt wifi...
Because carriers have to approve the update for their network.
Lumia Denim is downloading now on my L925. Czech Republic
I did the Recovery Tool route and had no issues. Made sure to do a backup before the install and other than waiting for the apps to reload it was no problem at all. Back to normal after about an hour in total. Hope there was a benefit of some sort to doing a complete wipe and install vs OTA route, but either way, it's loaded and running well!
I thought that AT&T will released the update first, its taking so long to do it! It's February and there's nothing to Lumia 1520!!!! Why??
Question: If my line is suspended will I not be able to download?
I'd love to think this has to do with windows 10 taking precedence and more resources being allocated to the new OS. I'd also love to think updates won't be as messy once w10 is released. Fingers crossed.
Where is this fabled PDF? I keep getting redirected to the Spanish Verizon homepage...
Here you go: http://www.verizonwireless.com/dam/support/pdf/system_update/benefits-no...
The link on the article is broken by being behind two redirects that don't play well together.
I'm sitting in a all day meeting debating whether to risk doing this update and losing access to my phone while it udpates. #firstworldproblems
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