Verizon Lumia Icon Denim update and 8.1.1 is now live over-the-air

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:

Lumia Denim
Windows Phone 8.1.1 OS

Daniel Rubino is the Editor-in-chief of Windows Central, head reviewer, podcast co-host, and analyst. He has been covering Microsoft since 2007 when this site was called WMExperts (and later Windows Phone Central). His interests include Windows, laptops, next-gen computing, and for some reason, watches. Before all this tech stuff, he worked on a Ph.D. in linguistics, watched people sleep (for medical purposes!), and ran the projectors at movie theaters because it was fun.

377 Comments

Where's at&t, tho?
Uh, da don't have da icon Posted via the Windows Phone Central App for Android
True. Any word on the 8X, then?
8X tomorrow
8X on Verizon got 8.1.1 back in November.
2/12 for 8.1 Update 1... so I'm not sure about that November date you're referring to... Oh November 2013 was GDR3
Wait, the Verizon HTC 8X is getting 8.1 tomorrow? Any word on AT&T version?
I know nothing of AT&T, sorry. And the guy that told me the Icon was getting the update in January was wrong so I don't really know for certain about the 8X.
He was correct about the 928/822 though.
Comments like this make me assume the average IQ of WPC commenters is right around 75
I have to say you're right. The comment section on articles is always cancer, and I don't know why.
No, much lower. Think (no pun intended) slug.
You have to complain over and over in articles about how "insert carrier" does not care about your updates or phone... Then you will get a release shortly.
It usually helps to have said device actually available on your network...
This is exactly why carrier transparency no longer exists.
Everybody on this forum needs to skip carriers and go trough prevs for devs and get the new updates always on time.
My Lumia Icon is on Straight Talk and is using the AT&T network and Sim card and has Denim with Hey Cortana, 4K video, etc. etc. Posted via the Windows Central App for Android (Galaxy Note 4)
How were you able to get your phone to update to Denim? Firmware updates are not available through Developer Preview. And did you purchase your phone unlocked from manufacturer? Or did you get it through Verizon and then get it unlocked?
Got it from Verizon, a long story but is factory unlocked, previously got the htc 8x that is factory unlocked too, to activate the htc on Straight Talk ordered the AT&T Sim card, and worked fine and with all updates too, but last November the HTC passed away and just moved the SIM card to the Lumia Icon that was on Verizon, worked fine on Straight Talk, the Sim card was different in size but adjusted the size with scissors, however got all the updates in both devices all the time... Posted via the Windows Central App for Android
My att 830 has denim.
You have the half-baked Denim
Interesting comment, half baked in what way?
No Lumia camera 5.0 I think.
Correct
If I'm wearing denim and my Icon is in my pocket, did I get the update? ;-p
Installing now :D
Not got it :(
You also didn't have it yesterday... But you survived. This too shall pass. Chin up! Waiting does suck though.
Cool
When is the update going to be available for the U.S. ATT 1520!!???
This!
Seconded.
When one complaint falls, another rises... This is why the whole fragmentation and carrier exclusivity is a huge problem. Microsoft needs to somehow adopt the Apple way of updating all devices by bypassing these ridiculous phone carriers.
+925
That will be very difficult as apple has ruined the relationship between carriers and device manufacturers. No carrier will allow updates to bypass them as if stuffs breaks, they the carriers will be the one in the firing line.
This is also correct. I believe carriers should refer to the manufacturers for these issues. Customers need to understand where the issue lies. If I were the carrier I would be pissed if the device I bought millions of, then choose me more money in calls, returns and cancellations and of course angry customers blaming my company for another companies issues online and to friends and costing me money that way also.
Well honestly, that is what the Developers Preivew is for. I've had 8.1 for what...almost a year and its just coming out today for Verizon. I will always do the Insider programs with Microsoft. They at least make it pretty easy to get the new software.
Only problem is without @ least 8.1 ready fw not all phones can take advantage
Is that nit the reason behind allowing unlocked phones. In the U.S.
Even if they are their still customized by the carriers
Or release all on the same date
Please don't tell me your still on WP 8.0?
They'll probably skip this one with our luck.
This^^ They just told me again on Twitter that it's coming soon, they had to do rigorous testing lol.. What a joke!
That's always the most hilarious answer.
You have Cyan you can wait. =)
Think you'll get an answer about that on a Lumia Icon Denim article?
Sure. Why not. We all read the same shit, just share. Who cares, so long as we get answers.
They're dealing with the galaxy s5's lollipop update so they're probably going to get that out before denim. IMO
Just think of it as the Icon just now getting Cyan. Now, does that make you feel better?
Asking the same thing. I feel like windows 10 will be here before Denim does.
^^Yes!?....For the love of what the $&ck ever, when?????!!! >:-|
All we need is W10 today and we'll be set
We couldn't go 5 comments...
You really need to lighten up, man..
Why? It would be a horribly buggy mess if it was released today.
And you know that how?
Because its gonna most likely be an alpha build.
And you somehow think that it'll go from a buggy mess to a usable build in a couple of days? Lol
More like milestone or a really early RC
Cause problems been already reported. For example phone heating up even under simple tasks like placing a call
Oddly, in complexity, a cellular call is anything but simple.
On a simple side cell phones main purpose is to make calls!
So true, but the ability to function as it does is amazing. Moreover, all the apps, internet, calendar, Cortana, GPS, geo-fencing, etc. available on a phone is astounding.
And those problems are reportedly going to be fixed before the TP comes out. Gabe Aul already said that more info is coming "very very soon", which tells me that it'll be here within a couple of days. Unless they've suddenly decided to say "screw quality control", then the major bugs are likely almost fixed. Get it now?
That's exactly why I don't mind waiting for the update... I can wait months until bugs are squashed. Meanwhile I'm gonna enjoy my recently released denim on my Icon
Been loving it on my 930, you iconers are gonna love it!
+930
+930
+930
+929
Seems the -1 difference between the 929 and 930 is double tap to wake. Still glad to have the update for the camera features.
Which one doesn't have it? My 930 does and afaik icon gets it too. I may be wrong about it though.
No double tap on Icon. 928 has it though. My biggest issue with the icon is lack of double-tap and glance. Didn't think it would be a big deal, but coming from my 822 I have really missed it!
This^
I was hoping double tap was gonna be available as it was the only feature i really loved on the 925, don't care about glance. But oh well :(
True. Love my 1520. Especially when my hands are not as clean cause I'm doing something or other
Yeah very useful I almost bought a 930 so glad I got the 1520 instead!
Errrrr, my 930 has double tap to wake...
Waiting on AT&T Lumia 1520 :(
This
Nice,I was going to do the SRT when I got home from work but looks like I will have a nice little OTA waiting for me when I get home.
Awesome for those Icon users. They've had the short end of the stick for to long.
I've never read truer words.
Come on att need it for my 1520
10 for phones please :D
Well that's one set of users we wont hear whining for a while..... :)
Rest assured...they will still find something to complain about.
I think we are good until the rollout of Windows 10
Good job Verizon :D Posted via my 3DS; look its ManBearPig
Nobody believes me I'm super cereal, it half man half bear and half pig
Got an unlocked Lumia 1520 miss the lte but have had denim now for awhile love it
Still no OTA update for my Icon in CO. Is it rolling out systematically by region? Would love to know that schedule.
Yeah nothing yet here in NJ
Just got it here in Portland. Not sure if it's regional or not.
Oregon? I'm in Corvallis and nothing...
Yes, Portland Oregon. Did you get it yet?
Yup. I had do preview off. Worked once I turned it back on. Go figure. Lol.
Still not in NY!
I checked at 10:01 am Pacific and it was available in Bellevue, WA =)
Nothing in Indiana
Nothing in Missouri for me!
Just got it!
Nothing in Des Moines, yet for me.
Nothing for me in East Providence, RI (where I work) right now :(
No, i live in the Dominican Republic and i'm downloading.
So do I.
Conoces a más gente con el L929 aquí??? NO he visto a más nadie, ahora se de ti. Cuanto pesa la actualización???
Mine finally started in Iowa at 1:02pm. I have Preview For Developers turned ON and it's downloading it. Wasn't sure if that would make a difference.
Same here. I disabled DP this morning when they said the SRT was available. Phone couldn't find the update. Turned on DP and it found it.
Nothing in Minneapolis yet...and downloading the 1.8gb update for the Lumia recovery software would probably be frowned upon at work. 100mb, and I would have given it a go :)
UPDATE (Minneapolis, MN): I had Developer Preview disabled (as people were saying it had to be disabled to get the update). I read some comments and decided to try with DP enabled... After tapping "check for update" and 5-10 minutes of "Checking for updates" it finally came through!!!! It downloaded slowly (about 15 minutes on wifi). But I am installing now - glad I didn't do software recovery.
No Michigan yet
I've heard from sources connected with Nokia/MS, that it's released by IMEI number.
Looks like Microsoft needs to update their support page. http://www.microsoft.com/en/mobile/support/software-update/wp8-software-update/availability-in-north-america/
Downloading now.
Downloading now.. Can't wait to do some 4k recording and be able to use the faster loading time for the camera! I've been waiting for this for a while!
Finally, a wait comes to its end.
Bout time!!!!
I dropped sprint like a bad habit this weekend and upgraded my many years old HTC arrive(wp7.5) to a Lumia icon!!! I couldn't be happier right now!!!
The Arrive was a great phone!
Good for you. Arrive reminded me of my old faithful Touch Pro 2. I had the SEA edition with the real full qwerty keyboard (ctrl & shift included).
Am happy for all those Icon users whom finally get this amazing update!
Very kind of you!
+1
Yep, American carriers seem so bloody awful! For such a forward-leaning country there are SO many things that are backwards! Anyway, enjoy the Denim update, I've been loving the camera on my 930!
Yeah sadly Britain it's no better lol.
k
Still nothing for my Icon
!!!!!!!
Installing now!!!!!!!!!!!! So freakin' happy...
It's a miracle!
This is like Christmas. I'm not even joking.
Do we need to uncheck the pfd ??
Yes, I believe so. At least that's what I did - though I still don't see the update, NJ here.
Yes
I did not uncheck the pfd and received the update.
Denim JUST came out for ICON?? I got it for my 930 as soon as I connected it to the internet.
Actually, this means 8.1 *just* came out for the Icon. It has been on 8/Black all this time.
What about India? -_-
OTA Is downloading now for me, woop! Doing 334MB over cell. Anyone see the PDF that listed SoftCard support now?!!! How is that not a big part of this story?! So excited to finally have that! Kinda want to go to McDonalds after installs just to finally use it.
were you running the developer preview?
Yes I was running the developer preview. Update: Denim installed just fine, no issues. I was able to download and install the Softcard app as well. I had to work with Softcard to terminate my account so I can setup a new one though because i had previously activated the account with a TMobile number and you can't login across different providers with same account. (If you get an no cross MVO error, call softcard and terminate the account then wait 30 min and re-setup account on verizon phone.) Still kinda surprised by 4K video and 5.1 dolby sound recording, pretty excited to try this later.
Still nothing for me in RI (where I am working)....Come in, it appears NJ, NC RI and CT have not seen it yet..... Pressing "Check for updates" every 10 seconds...ugh
I'm going to wear a hole in the screen where the "check for updates" button is located.
Yea, me too, 2:41 PM still nothing.... wtf, when do I get to play ?
downloading in CT right now!!
Does anyone know if I can get the denim update OTA if I'm not in Verizon's network? I assumed I could but it says no updates are available.
I just got it through wifi only. My icon isn't even in Verizon.
Have fun you all, us AT&T users will be hear looking crazy lol.
launching the camera....seems faster
Every phone I've ever owned is always the last to get it. HTC Arrive didn't get 7.8 (although not many did) and sprint temporarily abandoned the platform. I don't recall the 928, but I abandon Verizon and the Icon gets denim. I get a 1520.3 and no sign of Denim. Its my fault that AT&T hasn't pushed it yet. If I was still on Verizon, AT&T would have been first.
Oh boy. I feel you!
No, if you were still on VZW you'd have Denim.
Yep I dont get how the 1520.3 hasn't gotten it yet. It's not like it needs carrier testing!
Actually, for CV/regional models they still need carriers to test it, but the carriers can't prevent its release once MS decides it's ready.
AT&T have nothing to do with update schedule on your unlocked international version phone.
Ativ SE?
Denim is for Lumias only...
Ativ SE doesn't even have 8.1 yet.
This does give me hope that the ATIV SE will get 8.1 someday. I long for the day when I don't have to pull the battery because the DPP 8.1 has fallen over.
My Wife is downloading it on her Icon as I write this. It's about damn time. Still no Denim for my AT&T Lumia 1520, though. I can't believe this: VZW has officially rolled out Denim to its entire WP lineup (even though some phones are updated in name only) before AT&T. Never thought I'd see the day...
Congrats Lumia Icon users! Still waiting on CV Lumia 1520.3 :/
Still waiting in Chicago... but glad to know that there is success for some.
How does one find out if using the recovery tool will install denim on their particular phone
I have a Hongkong l1520
Sorry wrong post. I thought this was the recovery tool article for the icon
Instead of typing again "wrong post" , couldn't you have just deleted ur previous comment? -_____-
I honestly thought this day would never come... It truly is a red letter day! Now where's W10 for phones lol
I may want to use 8.1 on Denim for a few days before I start looking forward to W10 Preview!
L1520 - RM 937 What is happening?
Wow Verizon beat AT&T in updating.. Oh well... That sucks.
But we never recieved the CYAN update so...in my eyes AT&T is doing well...
What about the denim updates for Lumia 930 India
What about Asia...
What about using the forums?
Glad she didn't listen to me and go the Software Recovery Tool route. I thought it would be at least another 24 hours before Denim would be available OTA, but her patience paid off. I just wish AT&T would hurry up. I already can't wait to see my Wife's new camera capabilities to see what I'm in store for. I just wish it would happen already. It really does seem like the U.S. is last in the world to get Denim because of our stupid wireless providers...
Thank Christ the rest of the world rejoices as American Verizon customers will finally stop whining!
Now will you go away and leave us alone?
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
How the hell does the icon get it before the 1520??? Super F'ing lame.
Where is this fabled PDF? I keep getting redirected to the Spanish Verizon homepage...
Here you go: http://www.verizon.com/dam/support/pdf/system_update/benefits-nokia-lumi... The link on the article is broken by being behind two redirects that don't play well together.
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.
Question: If my line is suspended will I not be able to download?
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??
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!
Lumia Denim is downloading now on my L925. Czech Republic
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.
925 ??
Icon is better!
Still no updates on my ICON with DP.
Nothing here in Pittsburgh...
Does DP need to be turned off?
No, the Bitlocker bug was fixed ages ago...
Just installed! Looks like it's just in time for the Windows 10 preview.
UHG!!! NOT GETTING IT!?!?!
Congrats icon owners, now for ATT
The camera is now unbelievable!
Finally, some of the whiners from the US can stop.
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?
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!!!
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.
Telstra AUS now available too!! Whoohooo!!
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.
Nothing in NC
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.
we need an update for lumia 920 on At&t
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...
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.
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.
Denim for 1520.3 variant plssss MS. Im dying here...lols...:D
When i get this update for my lumia 630 in Sweden??
"Early 2015" and please stay on topic.
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
Hell has frozen over
I have the preview for developers, and I can't get the update, keeps saying my phone is up to date
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.
That moment when Veizon users get the update before your worldwide unlocked version of the 1520 :/
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
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...
I was on the developer preview and got the Verizon update to work just a few minutes ago.
So freaking happy!!!! Getting it on my Lumia Icon unlocked in Colombia with Movistar.
Downloading it now. So excited!!
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
And my OneDrive app still sucks, and very few apps...but now I can video my frustration in glorious 4k video.
No it's not. It can't be had where I'm at.
Definitely a lot less lag. No resuming notifications yet. Except once when the phone was booting up.
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.
Congrats Verizon phone people
Woho!
Microsoft needs to takeover Firmware updates with windows 10 this is the only freedom.
Checked, no go here.
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...
Any one in India receive denim update on Lumia 930
Finally!!!!!!
Any one facing over heating issue with 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.
Has this denim update solved over heating issue on Lumia 930
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.
I still haven't been able to update.
Any one facing over heating issue with Lumia 930
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.
Still nothing here in RI :(
Wireless Display is working well!
Oh, and thank you Daniel and Windows Central for keeping us informed
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!
Nice!
It feels faster, no seriously it is this time.
It is.
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.
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.
Glad for the Icon owners, really hope this means AT&T's update for the 1520 is around the corner. Posted via the Windows Central App for Android
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.
How i get it on my lumia 630??
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.
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!
#happy
Denim is old news already. Nothing here in central Cali thus far.
First I cried.. Then maybe peed a little. Still can't believe it!
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...
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.
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.
So what do I do if I don't have the update??
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. :-)
Does Qualcomm 2.0 fast charge work? Doesn't work on the ATT M8 or 1520 for some reason. The hardware is capable. Posted via the Windows Central App for Android
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)
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'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....
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've had this update for about a month now
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.
Finally
Yeah I just came back from school
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
Finally! Now we don't have to hear those Icon owners complain anymore!
Strange. It only downloaded when I had do turned on.
I don't even have an Icon, but let me say ABOUT BLOODY TIME!
Yeah, a couple of nice features. I am over Verizon though.
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 !!!!!
My icon is finally working like it should! So awesome!
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.
Finally! It is really great to finally have the update.
ATT last to the punch this time.
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
What happen to the double tap to wake
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.
Since I installed it, search doesn't work - Cortana can't get internet.
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.
The day of reckoning is here VZ folks
"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
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.
Just happy to have it..
Rocking it
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?
I have an Icon just sitting here after I dropped Verizon and switched to the 1520 on AT&T. Anyone interested?
I lost all my pictures but none of my other data.
Hey Cortana!!!!!
Oh my, the devil must be breaking out the parkas, because hell has frozen over ;)
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.
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.)
Congratulations Verizon owners. The gods have answered your prayers.
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
Finally took a while and numerous tries, but my Icon has been updated.
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.
Yeah, Denim updated on my 925 O2 UK
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.
Lumia Denim:: When is 1320 getting
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...
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?

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