Windows Phone 8.1 Preview for Developers is now live

It’s finally here. Windows Phone 8.1 is now available to download for those in the Preview for Developers program. Windows Phone 8.1 is the next big version of Windows Phone that introduces new features like voice assistant Cortana, a notification center, automatic app updates, VPN support and much more.

Even if you’re not really a developer you can join the Preview for Developers to get Windows Phone 8.1 today. Every handset running Windows Phone 8 in the wild now is capable of the upgrade. Here’s how to get Window Phone 8.1.

To get Windows Phone 8.1 today you’re going to need to be a developer. That doesn’t mean you need to actually understand a single line of code or how it works. Today everyone is a developer, so long as you can follow simple instructions.

Sign up to be a Windows Phone developer at appstudio.windowsphone.com for free using the Microsoft account associated with your phone.
Get the Preview for Developers app from the Windows Phone Store (QR code below).
Run the app and sign in with your Microsoft account.
Check for updates (Settings > Phone update > Check for updates) and download/install any that are available. You’ll have an update to download and install before Windows Phone 8.1 shows up if you’re downloading the Preview for Developers program for the first time.

That’s the abridged version of joining the Preview for Developers program. Check out our massive guide to the Preview for Developers program if you have any questions or want to see an expanded version of the instructions above.

That’s it. You’re now enjoying Windows Phone 8.1 on your device. This will work on any current handset running Windows Phone 8. That means devices from the Nokia Lumia 920 to the Samsung ATIV S to the HTC 8X to the Lumia 1520 and everything in-between will pick it up. Your OEM specific firmware remains untouched.

Look forward to much more Windows Phone 8.1 coverage throughout today and the rest of the week. We’ve got guides, tips, opinion pieces and much more coming your way.

We’ll be doing our best to answer all your questions, but be sure to head to the forums to ask your fellow Windows Phone 8.1 users if we can’t get to your questions right away.

Download Preview for Developers from the Windows Phone Store (opens in new tab); Thanks for the tips, everyone!

1000 Comments

yeah !!!!!
Got it. Wish could upload a picture
Sam - please check you PMs! Please please!
K. Replied. Thanks!
Mayday mayday! Data and Wifi not working. I may have to do a hard reset. It looked like it installed properly but something went wrong. I cannot activate data or wifi. :(
I am probably the first one who had to wait twice as long as everyone. Well, I did a hard reset and both cellular data and wifi working again. Thanks to backup/restore, most of the stuff will come back. I had already transfered my pictures over to a computer in anticipation of this update, so that I wasn't worried about. Anyway, WP8.1 (finally) up and running... Woohoo!
thats why i was not going to upgrade. are you facing any other problem
Not anymore. I think during the install, I was taking snapshots of screens. That somehow forced skipping on installation of some files. It would say installing step 12 of XX, and then it would jump to 13. It seems if you don't touch anything, everything goes well. but the installation is not clean enough to handle or accomodate any button presses during progress.
When installation reach 60% to 75%, phone shows error (801882d1). Is there any minimum free memory or wifi speed required ?
that's my problem too, it always been an error everytime i tried to update, i have my phone a hard reset but it's still the same..
i never experience that one, but try it in wifi conection not over data
As per the first announcement the official 8.1 updates will be roles out to current 8 user will be on 31st May'14 right, Then y we have to download preview for developers? When vl be the official release of 8.1 for current 8 users?
Hi! I have a question - what happens with Nokia additions - as example Nokia Glance - do they remain after update or dissapear? Thank You in advance.
Nokia additions will stay on your phone. OS updates and Nokia Firmware updates are seperate, if you update one, the other is unaffected.
Unless microsoft were to changew something that caused one of nokia's features to glitch out, then obviously that feature would be dead until nokia updated it, but that would be a huge rarity, plus, i think nokia's already updated everything they could without an actual firmware update for 8.1... you should be fine :P
Will not install today. Will be waiting for bug report. When safe, then install.
will all the apps and games update after installing this update??
Yes thet will be there, along with all your apps and data
Whoa!! 19 Steps in migrating data -_-
At 73% then I had to goto work. Won't let me download without WiFi. Uhhhh. Won't be able to get it until tonight.
how much data it consumed
yeah b!Tc#
Yeah SCIENCE!!!!
Oh sweat baby Jesus!
He probably will.
Lmao
Cant download right now whats going on??????
need a hotfix/small updates first
Yeah, that freaked me out. I thought I was getting 8.1 at first. I had to go do the update again. Now, I am preparing to install.
AHHHHH ITS HEERRRREEEE!!!!! I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT TO COMMENT!! WHOOO!!!! :D
FU Comcast. You choose a horrible day for an outage in my area :( nothing wrong then an update ready, can't install
Downloading it now, doing it on my 925 first.
Same here. Lumia 925, from India. It already took 15 minutes in " Migrating your data (Step3 of 6) 65%
Completed step one in 40 min...laterz
When you say step 1, do you mean when the gears are spinning? Mine has been spinning for about half an hour now, no text on the screen, a little progress bar that hasn't moved at all. Is this normal? I have the T-Mobile 925. My storage only had a little over a gig free, so I'm not sure if the more used space makes it take slower (by converting the filesystem or something)... but the progress bar has hardly moved (if at all)...
its normal
Thanks, yeah it just finished. The progressbar was basically at 1% for about 50 minutes and then in 10 seconds went up to 100%... migrating now. I didn't see step 1 or 2 come up at all, but it's migrating on step 3 of 6.
I am facing same issue, Is it normal??
Yes this is normal.
How is it?
Seems faster
Ha!
The link does not work. How can Microsoft miss this. :(
not for meO.O
Im at school and cant use any WiFi to download :(
Not sure what I picked up, I checked this morning and nothing. But there was a update when I checked now. So I am updating over data. Not worried, I have 10GB a month to use, since out of my 3 lines, I am the only one with a smartphone, I get it all to myself. Spinning wheels.....
I am facing spinning cogs for the last 20 min in the hotfix update. Is something wrong? How long did yours take?
Just wait, mine had not moved for ages then suddenly completed in a minute.
Now it is moving. Thanks. I was afraid too much seeing that spinning gears. Spinning Gears - A Windows Phone Horror Story
My 920 is taking a much longer time.. almost 1h with the spinning gears.. but it alsways took a long time for him so I'm confident :)
Took my 920 37 minutes to install the first update. I agree, my 920 has always taken a long time to install updates - the progress bar always stops near the beginning, nothing happens for a long time and then it jumps to the end.
Shouldn't the gears be touching each other to rotate? =D
actuall I sometimes stare at the gears and raondomly make them change direction in my mind. Top turning clockwise, bottom counter clockwise; then flip directions, or make both go right, and lastly both go left. Although I have a hard time making them both turn the same direction in my mind because like you said gears shoudl be touching and logically the should go in agreement with each other. One clockwise the other counter clockwise. Anyone else do that out of boredom?
They go either direction. The gears are really just two images that make it appear as if it is spinning. It is really just rocking to the left then the right.
Our brains are wonderous things you are right it is just two alternating images that aren't animated at all yet our brains fills in what it seems to be motion. I wonder if someone who has never seen gears in motion would even realize that they are "moving" in any direction or do they just see the two flashing images.
Now, I could tell that this is a long update, hence people making fun out of an image of gears on a phone.
My cogs are spinning and YES you are right, think they are goong clockwise and they do. Think anti clockwise and they do. Wonderful, well spotted :D
LOL that was bugging me too!
yes, I agree. I'm still having my 920 installing the updates, i hope it would not be a troublesome..
lol
During a hard reset, i had that spinning gear for 2 days!!! Then I had to go to nokia care...
my 1020 took 25 minutes spinning the gears.
Thanks.
Gimme Gimme Gimme
Me too
And me
24 minutes untill migrating data finished
It seems to have a lot to do with what's on the phone. We have 3 920s in our household. Mine has many more apps, e-mail, photos, videos, etc. that the others and has taken an hour to update in the past. The others are usually done in 15-20 minutes. I installed one update this morning which took 50 minutes. It then told me I was ready for future updates including 8.1. I'm downloading that now assuming it will be another 50-60 minutes. I can't wait--its certainly worth a little phone downtime for an update as massive as this one!
I just now unisalled a lot of apps to try to speed up the update to the 8.1... Hoping that it will help..
How do you download it over data?
I too am trying to figure out how to download the update over the air. Can't seem to find the proper settings to allow it. On Bell in Canada, not sure if they have restrictions.
You can't. Need Wi-Fi to download update. I am currently in travel and have to wait till I reach home. Then only I can update from my home Wi-Fi.
It was only the 2MB one. :( Have to wait till I get home
Upgraded to 8.1 Nokia 520 in 8.37 minutes what a phone
how yaar i didn't get the update on 520 after doing preview fordevelopers step....pls help
Skip school!
YEAH!!!! I plan on doing that :P
insufficient battery, :(
U should have been ready for such occasions
i was just way too excited to check my battery level
I know right! I had my battery 100%, Screen Cleaned with Extra Special Screen Wipers, All the BS Apps removed from my phone. And a Cozy room set up for just me my phone and Cortanaa!! :S
lmao awesome
I've updated my phone and there is no change.
same for me, nothing happens
There are two updates, one that prepares you for WP 8.1, the other that is WP 8.1. Make sure you check updates again.
im like on 3 or 4 now. hope this one is the final one
That is Awesome! lmao
AKA Murphy's Law...
Talk about Murphy's law... My Lumia 720 decided to fall out of my pocket and now the screen is out of the polycarbonate shell... :( FML! Going to buy the Lumia 525 until my company decides to pay me back for the slavery at the end of the month so that I can grab the 1520...
Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just done with first update taking long darnnn
Hats off to you, Daniel You did what you said..... You are indeed the first one to say it
haha, I jucted checked The Verge. Daniel is on top of things. He beat Tom Warren like he said he would. Well, done!
By one minute. Sam did beat him by just one minute. :)
How did the author of this article change from Daniel to Sam?
He strikes in silence
you won the internet for today, here you go ..::Internet::..
No flash photography, please!
Agree. In Twitter Daniel's post was at the top ( 1 sec)
and now I'm arguing with Dan R on Twitter. Wish I knew how Drupal worked haha.
woohoo
Please dont die..Please dont die...
did it die!
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG
I THOUGHT I WAS DREAMING
Don't just Dream Download and install it. Its The best
Shut Up and....DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD XDDDDDDDD
lmao!!!
Finally !!!
Downloading and installing!
How much Data i need to download...
For me, the first update was a 2mb download. Still installing that one.
RELEASE THE KRAKEN!!
LOL The Clash of Titans. I love it
Terrible movie. Awesome line.
wohoooooooooooo :)
Hallelujah. Downloading now, can't wait!
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS *_*
Oh swag
Best day of my life!
Then you really do have a sad life and ought to get out more.
+920
+620
+slap
it could of just been the icing on the cake, could of met their lifetime love, won a few million, and got the update. lol
+720
That's just sad...
Installing now
IT'S LIVE IN TURKEY !!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's alive worldwide ;-)
hayirli olsun ! hahahah
Was just about to notify the troops :) 96% through preparing to install... very excited!!!
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS, downloading as I type
FINALLY!!! :-)
WOOOOOOOOOO!
Downloading Now :D
Yes!!!
Downloading on my 920 here in the UK. So happy! :D Been waiting all morning for this! :)
exactly the same for me, same place, same phone. I WISH IT WOULD INSTALL FASTER
Wup Wup +920
+UK
Wow...all morning, lol I'v been waiting since my HTC Trophy in 2010 ;P
FINNALY!!!!
Yes!
Downloading! Thanks to toast notification from the WPCentral app!
Servers are taking a hammering, unable to check for updates currenty.
Same, just hangs on Checking for Updates
It seems... Faster... No, seriously. The update download and install are going really fast, I just downloaded it within a minute and it's now just about to reboot to install Edit: shit, that's just the pre-update to prepare your phone...
Yeah, I got that too. Damn they're really teasing. At least it's finally here. :D
ok, i think there is a first update and them there is the real update Wp 8.1
Right. The first one was only for "preparaations" I guess. Now downloading the major update.
hahahha - same thing happened to me, but still stuck in 0% in the WP 8.1 update..
O no. Now I'm going to be late for work.
F*ck work, 8.1 is here!!!
I would agree to this, but co-workers are looking forward to Cortana.
How big is the file?
The file is about 2MB as usual. It will extract and then reboot the phone to do the install.. that's where the spinning gears come in.. (and where I am now..)..
2mb? Cool story bro.
They really need to work on that progress bar during the 'Gears of worry' time. It's been stuck at what seems to be 5% for more than 5 minutes now, but I read online that it then suddenly jumps to 100%. Stressed..
No!!! Its huge! First one is the minor update. Major update will be after the restart.
not much! I just have to wait 3 minutes!!!! And my internet connection is not so fast
Bah, that's just an update which allows you to get the main update.
What size is it?
its nearly 400mb
920 just restarted to install 8.1 :) Did a 'check for updates' on the off chance it was able to update, and something started to download :P Getting way too excited about this update to be an average person lol.
Downloading on my lumia 920.
Finally its out. Enjoy guys ! It going to be heaven on earth for most of the WP users. :)
YES!!!!!
I love you SAM !!
Sam Sabri made the thread, not Danniel. :P
Surprising, eh? :D
Whatever, we thank them all ;-)
This is awesome!
Downloading finished ^_^
Yeahhhhhhhhhhh party timeee
YAAAAAYYY
Time for the wheels
Indeed is live!
Lol I was not expecting it this early
Came here to post a comment with this "Downloading now"
Installing in New Zealand Posted via the WPC App for Android!
I'm at work with 4G connection only and an expensive plan. Sh#$!
Put your sim card in another smartphone and turn on internet sharing!
Downloading!!!
U got be kidding me i was waiting for it from all morning checking the phone update and just when i arrive in office i open wpcentral to see it is live streaming ohhh god this is going to be the longest 8 hours I'll spent in my office
Guys anyone downloaded tell us how it is. Seems faster comments to pour down now
Downloading from Sweden now!
Updating Windows Phone 8.1 on Nokia Lumia 720(India) as i speak!!!
Jinx!! :D
hi after updating could you tell me whether it supports installing apps on sd card + is cortana available to use after changing our region from INDIA to US
Yes after updating it supports installing apps on sd card...
I tried changing region....even after changing region to US cortana doesn't appear in settings nor after pressing the search button....bing opens up as usual.
the new article tell us how to se cortana outside US. it also mentions that we may not be able to use store please check it out. http://www.wpcentral.com/want-cortana-outside-us-heres-how and tell what do you found is the store working with cortana
How much size it is?
Is cortana available after changing loction??
No...It still opens Bing as usual.
Cool Bro... do comment if you encounter any problems......HOPING there is none..:p
I Did get an Error in The Store....this is the message...
"The Store isn't available at the moment.
Please check back in a bit.
This error code may be helpful: 805a01f7"
Still finding a solution. http://www.wpcentral.com/comment/237069
Does it void the OEM warranty. I have also 720(India) and want to upgrade it to 8.1
Nope it won't...;)
Downloading 920 uk
620 in oz
Hey stui83, did it work on your 620?
Just updated my UK 920. Adjusted settings and tried press and hold search key, just text someone by voce only, did this before but IS better now. More to discover :D
Ohhh! Fishhhh
On the spinning gears now...;)
Same here. But it is taking pretty long I see. The spinning gears is the scariest bit for every update and I hope it doesn't get stuck here. I am still stuck at the first bit of spinning gears for the last 7 minutes.
Latest GDR update should have progress bar at bottom .. agree too slow ( data migration ) :)
Same here...
Installing now. Thanks.
Best notification ever!
I'll wait until I can see first comments from 8X. I'm not trusting HTC that mutch. Fellow 8X users please reply if all is clear ;)
All clear so far! My 8X is at the spinning gears. So far so good. It's like what everyone is saying about their Nokias. Definitely a huge update, so I'm gonna go make some breakfast and read more comments :) So excited! =D
Cheers. Let me know when you're done. Maybe then I have balls to update too :)
"Migrating your data (Step 1 of 4) 67%"....go faster!!! >:[
I couldn't resist so I started updating. I deleted all photos and most of the apps. Almost 10gb empty space and migrating data shouldn't take that long :)
Mine totally finished about 20 minutes ago. Good lord that took forever! But I'm happy with it so far. I just enabled a bunch of settings. I'm gonna try out the "show more tiles" setting for the start screen and see how I like having that for the 8X screen. Other than that, I am a happy camper. Too bad we can't use the "project my screen" wireless feature. I tried it over USB on my Surface RT but that didn't work. I need a PC...
I got another update, something to language package. I've been having problems with Store. Hopefully MS sort it out fast. Really love new update. I think WP has everything that Android or iOS has. :)
Works perfectly on the 8X!!!
Thanks. It feels like new phone. Seems little bit faster too.
could it really be such a small update +-5MB? I have a very slow connection and the update is almost installed?! I was expecting quite a few hundred MB of data for the update! EDIT: I already had the .155 update, this is installing the .166 update now to: "Make updateing to Windows Phone 8.1 easier."
same for me on my 925, currently at work and no wifi and only edge mobile network. After a little digging I found out how to create a hotspot on a Windows 8.1 laptop, turns out to be just 2 lines using netsh, I'm sure I wasted days trying to figure that out before.. 'pre'-update nearly done :)
Its a pre-update to the update. Pretty small. Just recheck after update completes. Posted via the WPC App for Android!
me too!!!wow.............
Installing...!
Almost done
Have fun people!!!!!
Migrating the data! Posted via the WPC App for Android!
Woohoo! Installing it now in Finland!!!!
Loading it Down! For Great Justice!! CHIEF IS IN DA HOOOOOWSE!
Downloading and updating completed... Installation is in progress...
Downloading :)
JAAAAAAAAAAAAA!! awesome!! :) looking at the gear wheels right now :)
Trying now anyone who got it complete so far
installing small updates now, hope to see 8.1 available after this one
done with the small updates, updating to 8.1 now, exited like crazy....
installing 8.1 now, lumia 1520 Malaysia https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/10258987_440685739400625_8507799977040672759_n.jpg
did you changed you time and region to US or Malaysia?
I changed to us after installing purposely for cortana
Thank you for the news everyone is excited now :)
Gear Box rotating :D
YEAH!!!!!!!!
Yes,yes,yes, but damn, am at work.
Well, I am not well, but that didnt stop me from calling up my brother who is at the hospital tending my dad to tell him that it's LIVE.
Downloading!! And i think that was the last goodbye from wp 8!! :) Oops it is the pre update :P
already installing
Great, final wait is over .... Downloading in INDIA :)
hi after updating could you tell me whether it supports installing apps on sd card + is cortana available to use after changing our region from INDIA to US
Yeah, Sure. i will let you know.
thanks!! and i will be waiting for a reply..
its still checking for updates .. after 2MB pre update . U started with the main update ?
Its done here.. Spinning Gears done.. :D (WP 8.1)
Plz..size of the update??
AAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! *i came*
Hot Damn!
Installing update "Windows Phone 8.0.10532.166. This will make it easier to update your phone to Windows Phone 8.1"...
got that same update, waiting for install to finish and will check for 8.1 update afterwards
Damn, one of my lumia is still in migrating your data after the 166 update. The other lumia just went straight to the charging screen after the rebooting to install update as if it does not have any power left (I thought it has 30% left, on charging) and now it is not waking up..
Ahh, I decided to disconnect the charger and boot the phone up and reconnect the charger. Finally the spinning gears with progress bar appear. I thought it would be a dead paperweight before this. The other lumia is downloading the 8.1 update after 166 update and data migration
Updating to 8.1: (8.10.12359.845)....
Migrating data after 8.10.12359.845 update. The texts and icon looks smaller than usual...
Done updating!!! Everything looks smaller, give me a false sense of higher definition :) Danny's review sounds great http://www.wpcentral.com/windows-phone-81-review
F*ck yes!
Daniel we had a deal!
It's live in Uruguay!
And it's live in Colombia too. :)
Cuanto te demoraste?! Es la primera vez que voy a instalar una actualizacion a la par con gente del mundo, acá todo llega tarde... I can't wait for the Action Center! :)
Installing!!! Super exited!
am excited its super! Am using it right now and I must say its really a step up and in the right direction
Oh yeah!!!!!!!!!
Is any1 downloaded in LUMIA 520??? Pl reply
yes downloading now...
yess ... it was on my 520
Downloading in progress. :
yup i m..
me too
yes ME
I'm not developer
Yes you are. http://www.wpcentral.com/how-sign-windows-phone-81-preview-developers
you killed it sam :P
HAHAH i don't know why...but that just killed me! awesome.
Unfortunately, after the Pre-Update, my OS version is 8.0.10532.166. I am from India, using a Lumia 720. But after updating, its constantly showing "Checking for updates...", I checked my wifi, and I can surf net in my device. But I am not being shown any New Updates. Why? Can anyone help me...
I was thinking to myself, no I will not mess with the developer preview... and then again............ let's install it already!!! :-)
Wooooopah live it !
FINALLY the wait is OVER THE AIR INSTALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLING
Size of the update plz??
Preparing to instal 12%... Holyshitgoddamnityoucrazypieceofsomething
Available in India but yet to download.
Yeah very excited
Holy crap, this is for real!
Downloaded
:D :D :D I had checked a few minutes before 7am ET as well, hehe. :D
this article doesnt need a body.
It does for those that can't read and end up asking us stupid questions. But that happens anyways... so... yeah. maybe.
+920
+8x
+Icon
Thats only the .166, I was wondering how it downloaded it so freaking fast...
SEEMS FASTER
please tell me is this go na end my warranty
Read this please http://www.wpcentral.com/how-sign-windows-phone-81-preview-developers
my 520 got shut down in spinning gear mode..Plz help.
Plug into charge and restart, it probably ran out of juice.
yeah... ran out of battery...almost died of heart attack.. wen saw my fone getting shut down.. almost done now...
i saw a update. but i don't know what it would be, WP8.1 or something else
I'm at work dang. But glad it's for real now! Can't wait!
I'm at work, but I ain't doin' nuttin today. Should have stayed home.
hell with this preparatory update. testing my patience.
GUYS does the spinning gear wheels take longtime???
Yes. This is a big update!
How many time?
Im downloading it right now and it's really taking to long :/
yes it does, it gets stuck at the beginning, but wait it will go fast in few
it will take half hour i think ! just wait boys !
I installed that 2 MB update and after restart the spinning gear is indefinitely running now? .. Anyone facing this?
I had a first update this morning that prepared the phone for 8.1. That took about 15 minutes. Now 8.1 is installing and we're at about 30 minutes in and on step 16 of 19. It took 15 minutes to get from 7% complete to 8% complete in step 1 of 19, but I waited and ...Oh... here she is... :-) Got to go meet Cortana/
Finally...getting it now.
Migrating data come on!!
Downloading!!!!! :D:D:D:D:D:D I feel like a kid xD
EMBRACE YOURSELF!!!! WINDOWS PHONE 8.1 IS COMING!!!
Dude, it's just Brace Yourself.
This made my night. Embrace. Haha Posted via the WPC App for Android!
Maybe he needs a hug? So he is doing it himself. ;)
its not coming,,,,,, its here!
self-embracing completed
yesss,,finally...
Downloading from Spain just now!
Downloading in Norway right now :D for the last 10 min now :)
please tell me is this go na end my warranty ???????????????????
It doesn't void warranty at all
It does end your warranty..
Yes temporarily once u get the official update u are back on warranty
:D!
Come here baby. i got you :* Cortana .
<p>All I need to do now is delete fe files to get space...</p>
Anybody instaled and running it ??? Any problems ?
Still Migrating 33% will see soon.
none so far
now on installation process. Hopefully no probs.
gentlemens, start your engines.... full speed ahead
Blowing up my 4G connection :D couldn't wait to get home after work..
Downloading yah...very exited...finally....it comes...
there is small update which makes it easier to download wp 8.1
if any of you have downloaded the update for nokia lumia 820 .. india .. pl let me know .
Dont know about 820, but mine is downloading right now on 720!
Me also installing on Lumia 720.
Im downloading on 820 right now, but im not from India
How big is the download
Who cares just download it already
i care, i have HTC 8S :\
Sorry I thought you were a troll. It's around 300mb so make sure you have atleast 900mb free
you need 1gb free space.
On step 3 Waiting eagerly fr it to complete
Wooooo!!!
This prep update is killing me, it's going to take 15+ min to fricking install before 8.1 comes!!! GRRRRR!!!!
yes.... I am downloading....
Installing... gears...
That took forever because I had to download and install 2 updates. Luckily, no issues with the upgrades... :) Just finished installing all available app updates and reviewed all settings. Don't really like the FB integration via the FB app, but I get why they are doing it this way. Hopefully, we'll see something as good on Windows 8 finally...
need to get it fast before MS's servers CRASH
I got .166 update
same :(
Hav any body installed on Lumia 720
35% of the download on my 720 as we speak.
Downloading 78% on my L720(India).....
Dude pl. Let know m using lumia 625 ....is updates available for my device too?????plz sumbody tell me....????? :(
I hve checked in setting phone updates bt it keep saying dat ur phone already is up to date.....not showing updates ... :( :'(
stuck at the gears roatating since 10 minutes.
FTS. -______________-
If you have too many apps installed it takes time to backup and restore them on new system
takes time dude .. chill :)....
Yes, installing on Lumia 925....
Yeah!!!!!!
I just checked for update like..... 5 minutes ago, and there is no result. And then WPC posted this article, AND THERE IS THE DAMN UPDATE. So excited. Downloading now.
WOOOOHOOOOO!!!
O_O Migrating data...I have 25GB of apps, games, pictures and shit...
No problem, deleting all free games now, before downloading. Thanks for the alert.
I'm wishing I had thought of that....
In The bus with 3G! Arrrrrrrhggggh!!
I just got off my bus across from work. I arrived early so that I can download at the mcdonalds there. :)
I'm installing it now on my Lumia 925!!!
Spent much of today checking checking checking....I am ahead here in Tokyo, but it was still the 14th by that time most everywhere! Gears spinning now. While Cortana will be a killer feature, it is the notification/Action center that is most needed by me.
Whats its size?
1 gb meybe...
In the UK version do we get Cortana? I'm writing this on 720 because i jumped dtraight in without hesitation on my 1020 :( now I'm scared that i should've region changed to USA *sob* will i be ok?
Czech republic, Lumia 520 and installing :)
step 3 of 6... here we goooo from PORTUGAL... even cristiano ronaldo is dowloading the 8.1....
Hell Yeah baby!!! Yipppeeee :D
Installing in INDIA... LOVING IT.....WOOOOAAAHHHHHAAAAHHHAAAA
Ohhhhh c'mon!! Downoad Faster!! D:<<
It is happening! :D
GO GO ! Yeah !!! downloading on my Lumia 820. :)
In South Africa. Watching the spinning gears now... Hope the 4Gigs free space on my 920 is enough.
Wooohooo
Omg its heeeere....
Crap, took the update, phone said goodbye and nothing since, no startup, Nothing!!!!! Wont startup!!!!! Brand new L1520 S??T
Well... if the installation hasn't started then it can't be the problem...
My L925 had about 30% power left, on charging, took the 166 update and suddenly goodbye. I left it for 10 minutes on charging, unplugged, then pushed on power button and it came up with the spinning gears. I immediately put it on charging again. It is working fine for me since then. Give that a try?
Please try to restart by removing the charger .. happend to me in first .155 update.. but it work when i removed the charger.
my 520 went blank while in spinning gear.. shut down. No response since
@Shyam How much was the phone charged?
installing now !!!!! I'm in Malaysian !!! Fuck yeahh !!fucking happy now !!!!
hmm people how many of you changed the " LANGUAGE+REGION to UNITED STATES "
Pre update is taking forever Posted via the WPC App for Android!
I am going....
Please clear this one doubt that i have..it stops me from getting to 8.1.. I read somewhere that 8.1 has some requirements regarding memory card class... Any such thing??
There is but that's only for installing apps to it. You can use any class of memory card for music and photos and videos, as you could before. But if you want to install apps on the sd you'll need to have class 6 or higher (class 10 is recommended).
Thanks a lot buddy...
Yeeeahhh!! Installing !! From Italy!!! ;) On Samsung Ativ S!
Finallyyyyy!!!
but its not wp8.1.....its jst .166
Yep, hope its something like pre-updadate :D
didnt you read it told it will help in getting 8.1 ........guess the person with faster chip and greater bandwidth will win in installing from now on.......go 620
after updating .166 then 8.1 update will come in action
Woooot! Installing now in Sydney, AUS. Lumia 920...
To use Cortana, i should change reigon before or after update..???
Had the gears for exactly 20 mins now and the bar has moved what looks like around 3 - 5%. Getting a bit worried. Anyone elses hanging like this?
I got gears for abou 8 min, got worried, but then the bar went staight to finish and phone restarted and migrating data begun. Hope it works for you too.
Currently installing the latest 2mb update before I can get 8.1...download is fast but the gears always take ages on my phone no matter what update I have - will check for 8.1 in about 45 minutes. lol.
Me :( Almost 25 minutes and counting..
What phones do you have? Mine is 920.
Same.
Mines a 920 too. Quite a lot of data so maybe that. It's been 31 mins now though
Migrating data now!! I better delete some music before the actual WP8.1 update
Same.. also on my Lumia 920.
Waiting for 15 minutes now, stil 3-5%. Update 14:00:
Migrating data
that will happen if you have a lot of data. don't worry, plug it in for charging and wait
Last time that happened, I waited for 2 days. Had to send the phone in to nokia :(
Don't be going and telling us that crap, I just about had a heart attack!!!
Haha, I'm sorry :(
Mine's just shot from that 3-5% that it's been on for the last 20-25 mins to 99% in the blink on an eye - it's now rebooting. Keep the faith :D
Took 44 mins then restarted and migrating now. Fingers crossed!
Yup, mine is about 15 minutes now and same thing, still at 3-5% gear screen. Should be fine, it is a big upgrade and I have tons of crap on my phone
WOOOHOOO!
Migrating Data now! so F.... excited !! but very weird to download the update it took like 20 seconds! IS the size of the new OS this small?! like 5 mb?! Lol
Thats the .116 only. check again after for the 8.1.
Downloaded the update pretty fast i was really happy, checked for cortana she was not there hehe, checked for for phone update there is an update, i am downloading the update while im typing this and is still on 1%. I guess Microsoft is teasing us because they know we are craving for it since the rumor was out
The download is fast (depending upon your connection). It is the install that takes time
DOWNLOADING 8.1 NOW, 5%
What is size of WP8.1 update?
Around 370 mb
last time i was this excited was the day i lose my virginity.
Updating right now.. already in 25%
lmao You guys are killing me today
The best day ever!
Two exciting moments this week then :D
Two exciting moments this week heh :D
My Zune Player doesnt show an Update ;) Lumia 925 seems faster!
My only question is... When will the update be available for everybody?
Depends on your phone/OEM/carrier. Could be next month or it could be the end of the summer.
now live in the philippines!!! my lumia 820 is currently running the spinning gears! woot woot! giddy and excited like its christmas! :)))
#brickiton :D
Ok....while we are all watching "Gears of Update," What are the features you are most waiting for? 1. Action Center 2. Updated Start Screen 3. Notifications 4. Updated Music and Video apps
5. all of the above
migrating your data (step3 of 6) 50% what is yours???
Notifications and separate damn volume.
everything! I have been avoiding the iPhone ever since i dropped it for wp7 and never looked back now this update would bring a lot of things together, yeah!
um Cortana hellooooo
Yeah... Cortana.....
How to have a developer account?? i am registered to app studio and when i sign in to preview using the same credentials, it shows 'You should have a developer account'.. Whats worng? how to get one?
http://www.wpcentral.com/how-sign-windows-phone-81-preview-developers
Damn, got gears of death on the first update.
NOOoooooooooooooooo
will last for maximum 10mins ;)
Holy snap
So the pre-update spinning cogs took about 10 minutes in my case. Somewhere between 5 and 20 minutes seem to be the norm depending on your phone. Just sit tight, plug the phone into a charger and don't do anything stupid like pull the battery because you think it's stuck.
normal its a big update see me second post in this page "sam said its big " dont worry
how much internal memory suffiently need to update. I have 500mb arpx .
Yes, i had something like 520mb
Red somewhere, 2gb space.. to uncompress the files... And make sure your mobile is charging
WPC app is an epic fail...didnt give me the most important notification of my life..wtf..anyway data migrating for the pre update...
it gave it to me soooooooo.....
Dam, stuck with my Xv6875 (Windows Mobile 6.5.5) for another few days, crap I can't play :(
Installing now!!
OMG!!! Its happening, its finally happening!!!
my L1520, L920, and my sons L520 are updating as I type. Super Excited. going to be late to work
Thank You Sam. Made my day. First thing I checked after waking up, is the best thing. Now time for the developers to update their apps.
Let the fun begin!
Yessssss its here
The first small update is not the actual 8.1. After that one, it will start the big update :)
Installing. The spinning cogs are always worrisome after the 1st time I reset my NL920.
Coratana by far the most exiting one, then the unified Notification and action centre!
Anybody can tell me that how many time wp 8.1 is live please.....
Any problems on the 1520?
Ya downloading now ! Pant wetting excitement !
hurerrrreee guyssss wp 8.1 available for nokia lumia 525
My Lumia 810 HAS RECEIVED AN UPDATE! Pigs can fly :P
64% :3
Installed 2MB update. Something bigger has just been downloaded!!!
Installing now!!
Just installed it, my phone has restarted and has the spinning clogs doing their thing, the tension is killing me :) :) :)
after download archived size 2mb... it's not a wp 8.1 or no?
Now a reboot....more to come I am sure. Seems usually about a 3-step process
BOOOYEAH! Downloading to my 820 DK.
Weeeeeee!!!!!
Big thanks to the people who work for wpcentral. Great job and respect.
At first the author was Daniel and now it is Sam?
Reads as: ALRIGHT WE GET IT! JUST DOWNLOAD AND GO AWAY! lol
Well there seem to be two updates, the first one is just the preparing for the wp8.1
Yep..."Migrating data..." With most of 26Gb filled it will take some time.
After the .166 update we get the real update.
When u think its done, but its just a pre-update :(
Looool that was my reaction
Aby problems?
My ATIV S is updating, the gears are turning on my screen.
Oh my, downloading and installing now!!! How do I get Cortana? Is she inluded or do I need to change region to US??
Does this mean Carriers are also starting to test the update? Anyone knows or even have a clue how long will we wait for the official update? I'm very tempted to download the preview but I'm scared.
Never had problem with dev preview. You'll be waiting 2-3 months for carrier release.
Damn!! I can't wait for two months lol. Let me just wait for few days(which is hard) and see the responce from you guys.
Hallelujah!
Migrating data ! AAAHHH! CANT WAIT FOR CORTANA!!
my step 3 migrating your data whats urr guyssss??
step 3 migrating 95%
Downloading. On my Lumia 620 in India... :-) Excited... oh baby
Downloading here in the UK :¬)
Yeah muthafucka's :D
Installing.. Greece
Migrating data process always kills me during an update...lol, time to make breakfast and come back to this....bacon!
Whoohooo!! God bless preview for developers! :D
"Keep your hands and legs inside the car at all times. Do not attempt to exit the car until the ride has come to a full stop."
Nokia Lumia 520 update 8.1 Bosnia :)
Now start in OMAN ...Thanks PD
Omg omg omg!!!! This news is orgasm to my ears. .
Omg WPcentral is going to explode!!
Damn it! I'm not near a WiFi connection!
First step gone "Ready to install the new WP 8.1"....
And here we are....a new update in downloaddddd
one silly question - this is 8.1 is for developers...when would 8.1 update be available for normal lumia owners? and would there be any difference between this and normal people update? try to understand what im trying to say!
Wow got the update on my LG Quantum!
soon dont worry
No differencies. Will come in summer
Your replies make no sense
Try to understand this has been answered numerous times, including in the Build Keynote. This summer for most carriers and existing phones. New phones will ship with the update. Yes, there will be an additional update to those who have the Developer's Preview, as well as OEM specific firmware updates.
Updated and fast this time only took about 10 minutes! :-)
NM that must have been the first patch as there is another one in progress on my Version Icon
downloading!!!
DONE UPDATING!!! Lets see what we got! :)
Keeping my 1020 at 8.0 so as to not void the warrenty, but me little magic 520 has the update! Problem is I may start using the 520 over the 1020 :D
it won't void it
"Migrating your data" Finally :) Time to code some apps or
Anyone plz reply me with the size of the update. plz. can i download with 3G
you need wifi
manuj mj sorry but you can't actually see the size of the update, but you can assume that it is at least 1.5gb that would seem some what normal. this download is gonna be big if your wondering so you could do it throw your provider, go to start bucks and download it there
it would be too big for 3g
Woow woow . Gooooodddd...
May i know how much MB does the update take
Getting it right now on Samsung ativ s
Me 2, preparing for install the second part 60% !
downloading wp 8.1 now !!
Downloading in Bosnia. It seems that update is split in two part, first small update than big one. First update need to prepare phone for WP 8.1. Hope it will pass fine.
Was just drifting off to sleep, when I heard the 'ding' of the notification from WPCentral... Wide awake now
wp 8.1 is exotic.........!!
What is size of WP8.1 update? Did on mobile internet or WiFi?
How do I register as a developer to get the update? Please help.
read the article ! :). thats your only help !
Update is ready to be installed!!! 920+ Germany!
is says ALMOST DONE step 3 of 6 83%
Feeling on cloud 9,downloading windows 8.1
How big is the update ..im on limited 3g plan??
Here in chile the pre-update is ok. now, i'm waiting the GREAT update!!! c'mon
4:30 am here and im installing. Kind of feel like i stayed up all night for this moment! Cant wait to play with it. Have to finish my movie later i guess. WOOO!!
this is what am seeing "we are currently unable to check for updates. (801881e1)" what does this mean? pls anybody
If it seems stuck on the spinning gears for a long time just be patient. It will suddenly complete, reboot and go on to migrating data.
Was this on the 8.1 prep update for you or the actual 8.1 update? My prep update has been sitting at the gears with
nevermind you are correct sir, it just completed.. on to the 8.1 update!!!
I am here in Germany and i am so excited :)
And i have already 91% go on...... go on Wp 8.1 <3
Heyy,,is there anybody who have finished an update??
can we get a 1000 comments on this one ............ first an update to .166 and then to 8.1 installin now yay............
:)
Step 3 of 6 ... 80%
Damn, could take 15 to 30 minutes to install
13/19 nearly there. Everyone!!! Theres an small update that isnt 8.1 that u have to download first, then u can update to 8.1.
ahh cmon getting 80072ee2 Error :(
This will collect the most comments in WPCentral history....
spinning gear is killing me!
Excited to try VPN! Woot!
LIVE IN COLOMBIA!!!!
I got the update and downloading & Installing i am using #L625 and i love my lumia. And thanks for the WP Central. I love ur work
There are 2 updates, first one preparing the phone for the Developer Preview, the 2nd one the preview itself. First update done. Second one one 31% download. Will load screenshots soon afterwards. I'm in Malawi
Installing on L820 in the UK - saw the toast from WP Central and then made my excuses at work, dashed next-door to the library to leech their sweet free wifi. On the white cogs, been little movement for the last 10 minutes....
I don't think the progress bar moved after the first 1%, but the phone did restart itself after less than 15 mins and now I'm at "migrating your data (step 3 of 6)" - which shows a moving progress bar and percentage.
Yes, same here now! stage 3 of 6 and 51% complete :D
I want to read about how's it going first for everyone before downloading. This phone is my daily companion for work & personal life, so I have to be sure it'll still work flawlessly.
installing final update ........
SWEEEEETTT... My 920 & 1020 are going to be in my hand all day...
54% , second update...damn so slow..
HA HA HA whatever we did update now is a patch for WP8.1 again check for update its a big BABY
SSOOOOOOOOOOO HAAPPPPPPPYYYYYY was having a pathetic day this changed it ALL thank YOU MICROSOFT :D :D :D :D :D :D
Installing on my Nokia Lumia 925!
3 of 6 for 50%.... "Seems I picked the wrong day to give up sniffing glue."
Pro Tip - To speed up Spinning Gears Process = Shake the phone as fast as you can !
520 not update now 8.1
what size is of second update after .166??
How long this spinning gear gonna take...insane.. its 15minutes still stuck at 5% may be
What's the size
yeesssssssss welcome winphone 8.1
Yes yes yes!! Downloading now in Rhode Island, US.
How long does ot takes ?
3 of 6 for 50% ..."Looks like I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing glue."
installing winphone 8.1 on lumia 920 in iran
Downloading it now on my Nokia Lumia 820, I'm in the Phililppines.
Fking preparatory update
Stock at 0%. I can't download. What should I do?
its a big update wait for some more little time
I think i am goi,g to die xdxd
the pre-update started for me at 7:09 am. was a quick download but the data migration took until 7:45 am (L925 on T-Mobile East Coast USA). was able to begin the 2nd update immediately.
Thanks to Microsoft, I'm super excited!
those spining gears are hell, taking alot of time
Migrating my data!!!
can any1 tell me for general public when update will be released its date n time plz tell me i m waiting....
OOOOHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHH!!!
WP8.1 from Microsoft is ready. But it still depends on your OEM and carrier so maybe June to August. But why wait?!! Do it through the Dev Preview Program right now!
I woke up at 4:30am to check if the update was out and it is! Woohoo!!!
here it iss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Greece is also downloading! Lumia 820 The first time I'll open Cortana I'm gonna speak to her with Chief's voice and say: "Cortana! I'm here!"
Anybody got it??
Whene it will come to india and it will run on lumia 520
How big the update??
On to update #2!
3 of 6 takes flippin AGES
So guys, I have a question. Is the Build version of the Windows Phone 8.1 Preview for Developers Update same as the Build version of Windows Phone 8.1 when its official rolled out along with their respective firmware? And if its same, when the firmware arrives will it, install the OS again?
I'm so happy I can finally stop petting my car!!!
Whene it will availavle official in india
Release the hounds!!!!
oh and screw you carriers! MS FTW with their dev preview loophole! whoo hoo!
Wow this is great news! Could somebody check if HERE DRIVE is still working in WP8.1 DP? Thanks
Almost finished!! :DDDDDDD
yeah!! downloading now, cant wait!!
The first little update is taking freaking forever to install. Maybe it is because of the 4 GB of free space in my 920's memory? D:
Super excited about 8.1....I am in India just downloading pre 8.1 update...then 8.1....can I use cortana if I select USA region instead of india
8.1 is installing on my lumina 1020.... :D
About dang time!
Yeah baby. Downloading now. Hellloooooo Fortuna. How you doin'?
when available to all windows 8........
99%!!!!!!!!!!
after initial small update...downloading WP8.1 update :D
Got it first thing in the morning 7AM est!!!
I should have called out of work today, but I'm still getting it. I had one small update, and now it's updating again this time it it took longer and it's spinning gears now :D.
Simply posting just not to miss out on the excitement. Updating both my 1520 &1320!
At the sight of this news only thing that pops to mind was Pharrell's track "Happy" over and over that will play in my head as i await the install.
first, phone updated for just preparation to 8.1and now its coming!
downloading now here in saudia arabia
Its about 670 mb enjoy :)
theres 2 stages of the update process, first downloading and installling the pre-requesites and migrating, then secondly downloading and installing the ACTUAL update!! its gonna take a while so be patient
Downloading and commenting here...
670 mb
installing :))) i.ve waited for weeks for this...i feel happier than i was on my birthday...i've checked every day sincer 2nd of april. thx a lot :)
Yessss I also second update after small update......in my Lumia 625
Updating here in Spain (region+format USA) over a Nokia Lumia 1520 right now!!
Dude, tell us later do you get Cortana with Us region? :-)))
Nope :(
But I love all the other stuff, specially the IE11 account sync features!!!
Migrating data step 3 of 6 8% :D on 925
Finally!
my 620 brought me back to the lockscreen after the download bar completed and now in the phone update setting its showing installing updates for the past 15 minutes.
Oh shit cant find any wifi hotsopt....oh plz make this over 3g...
downloading update right now in Indonesia :)
Damn! At work and WiFi has a lock on it.
If we use the preview, will it allow me to download paid apps for free?
Lol not even an hour has passed and this article already has over 400 comments.
no, it won't
No no no no no no no I can't get a decent coverage! Bloody Edge ugh
OMG! so much load on server can't download that Preiview for developer app. :(
Taking forever, so nice to bypass carriers as well
Lol, i just tipped this. Me==slow
Yeah go it to in Germany o my ativ s and i love it!!!!!!!:P :p its so cool
I am installing the first update (8.0.10532.166) on my 1020, but it is stuck at the gears for the last 40 minutes. The bar is at about 1% and it is not moving. I am worried it may have been bricked.
if you have lot of apps thi will take forever .wait and do nothing..while downloading 8.1 delete all apps ......as you are still installing only .1666 update then it will be fast
I have A LOT of apps installed. I don't plan to uninstall any of them, I will wait patiently. Thanks for the reply!
I have another hour at work before I can get home to start the download. The clock on the wall seems to be running backwards! GET ME THE HECK OUT OF HERE!
Lumia 1520 in Greece going into update 8.0.10532.166 and "Migrating your data..." go go go microsoft
Downloading... Lumia 920 - Indonesia
Counting 520 comments! Could easily pass a 1000!
Downloaded now migrating my data.. step 6of 6 yipeee.. got wp8.1 .
I wont hav any problem to eventually download the unabridged version? The full WP 8.1?
This is the full WP 8.1, if your phone manufacturer releases any firmware update later then you will get that update normally, so don't worry and update :)
As a grown ass adult, I hardly have any "Christmas Mornings" anymore... the install is killing me with tension!!!
I'm trying to figure out what the first thing I'm going to say to Cortana will be.... :-)
Just installing now... Hooray
oh my god im having a hurt attack from excitement...
Downloading in Antigua, West Indies.
Im frm India. Wat abt lumia cyan update then? will i get only that widout wp8.1?
Hopefully i can get around the Cortana US region ...by changing the region... let's see!
Apparently, the first download was an update to get my 920 ready for 8.1. I'm now about to install 8.1.
Its here!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to load it up and take it for a test drive :) Posted via the WPC App for Android!
Almost thr.....I have a date wid cortana....
LUMIA 1520..India Posted via the WPC App for Android!
i'm going to miss last train...
have anyone completed the installation ?
i wonder who's going to be the furst to complete the update!
"We are currently unable to check for updates. (80072f8f)" after the first update. Oh come on, why does my lumia 920 always have to play up? Anybody else got this problem? Tried restarting to no avail
This is a looonnggggg update.
Let's someone NONE US, tell us if he gets Cortana with the Update with US region (Before update or after) Thank you.
96 % It's been quite a while!!:D :D
i think wpcentral will go down now... :-P
this damn sure makes my usual dredfull i hate mondays feel a lot better
yuuuuuup! I'm gonna be late for work, buuuuuut I'm updatiiiing 8.1 yaaaahoooo!
downloading in Nigeria
Downloading now :)
Starting to panic. I had full battery, downloaded the update and it began to install, it had to reboot. It didn't come back on though. It was already plunged into the charger. It just came up with the empty battery / charging logo. I disconnected the charger and switched it on, from there it started the install. Its been 35 minutes and the progress bar hasn't moved :\ Posted via the WPC App for Android!
87% in Romania. Still holdin my breath. :D I had 3.5GB of memmory free and now at 87% of download it's showing 2,35GB free. So till now it has downloaded over 1GB of Windows Phone 8.1( For those who asked how big it is).
What phone, bro:))?
Ativ S unbranded.
Sa vedem pe Lumia 1520:))
Nici nu se pune problema. :D Sa te bucuri de el.
Ms, numai ca a scris unul ca nu i-a mai pornit:)))
Avea low battery si i-a murit. Dar daca il bagi la incarcat si apesi ON/OFF porneste. Daca ai bateria full nu cred ca o sa ai probleme.
HAHA ms:)... Sunt la 65 % la primul update... sunt toti asa ca merge greu:))
La mine s-a descarcat si update-ul 2. Acum ma uit la rotite de mi se face rau. :))
Zi-mi si mie daca reusesti:P:).
Dap. Te anunt. Mi-am setat regiunea pe US. Sper sa o avem si noi pe Cortana. :D
Si eu am facut asta:)... Eh mai e mult pana o sa fie oficial in romana:)
Gata. Sunt oficial pe WP 8.1 :D Este si Cortana instalata. :D Ma apuc de butonat. :D
Spor;)
Downloading second update .. in India
Not going to lie, I felt sorry for WP8 when it said "Goodbye" one last time during restart. Haha Posted via the WPC App for Android!
YES!!!!!! :D
+920
+925
Yay!
Im stucked on "preparing instalation 96%"
Same, i hope everything it's alright..
I have been stuck at 96% for at least 10 minutes. :(
Same here. 96% for about 10 min. :)
same.
Same
Will I have compatibility problems with my standard Nokia apps?
I'll have to wait untill i get home this evening. Don't wanna download over work WiFi and besides, if there are any troubles it should be known by then.
Have anybody installed on NL520 ???
Stick your phones on charge...installing eats battery.
Hi from 8.1
wolla Lumia 620 from india its updating its taking its own time cant wait or have patience to go at new features and much awaited 8.1
My phone says: "We're almost done - and it'l be worth the waiting time" xP
OMG
done update ! still same ?! when?!!
You phone is ready to install update. POSTPONE / INSTALL. Hmmm.....what to chose? :D:D:D:D
Migrating data..... 10% (step 3 of 6) on my 1020! w00t!
Downloaded the pre update on my 920 and my wife's new 520. On the 920 I'm still on the cogs of doom... The 520 is preparing to install 8.1. I assume its just because the 920 has a lot of stuff on it compared to the 520....
Had some update yesterday on my 928. It was successful, but it wasn't 8.1. There is another update today, presumably 8.1, but something went wrong and the phone didn't update. I guess I'll have to try again.
Done with the first update .166... 8.1 your next...
Downloading from India. Stuck in that coggling wheel..
update size is only 2 MB? WTF
is the pre-update
Will existing games and apps work on 8.1?
Step 13 of 19, 96%...
yes,they will
uninstalled almost all apps... now having 3.5gb free.. downloading second part of the update in India.. Lumia 620
10 %
Battery at 8% now.. Life sucks.. :(
Someone please give an approximate idea.WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THIS WP 8.1 DEVELOPERS PREVIEW UPDATE?please tell us.Want to know how long it would take to update on a 512 kbps WiFi connection.Please give an APPROX IDEA
At 87% downlod from the big update i had over 1GB less space on the phone.
620MB Download
i downloaded it at 2 minutes
cus is the pre-update
600-700mb.. Min 1 hour.. It will uncompress to upto 2or3gb
Ready with Lumia 1520 Bulgaria LOL Notification Center is great :)
600+ Comments whoa I haven't seen this happen so quickly in a longtime, we are a passionate bunch
Yeah
RUNNING WP8.1!!!
i wonder, what are the differences from the Nokia update and the Samsung I got the Samsung active s from TELUS unlocked and been use on Rogers
14 % on My Lumia 620 :) :)
Owww God !!!!!!!! Now it's 15 :D
i need help, my phone can't reboot after accepting terms & conditions of windows phone 8.1 it's a problem or just i have to wait?
Yes, it has data sense for AT&T.
Its like Christmas is here early!
Oh YEAAAH Downloading it from Libya :D I cant wait !!!!!!!!
Lumia 520 Downloading Completed! Installing Completed! Migrating Data!
you installed the first update?
So stupid wi-fi in action center is just a link to wi-fi setting, simply cannot beleve it!!!
I watched every video of it so far just to see that and nodoby showed it. I've been expecting that..
Yo yO FAster :D you Bi*&$&$* < RUN FASTER :D :D :D
21 % DOWNLOADING SPEED, It seems like Everyone is downloading :D :D
already having a conversation with cortana
How big is the update? mb?
Its no wonder its slow ... those gears on the update screen dont mesh together, they only rotate because of air movement :(
Done :D
After the first preparation update, the "Checking for updates" thing is talking longer than usual.. Although I have a pretty decent internet connection.. what to do?? *dying* Suggestions??
Got the same problem. Maybe the servers are overloaded. Who knows.
a
+ Lumia 520, waiting for install ...
The gears were on the screen for a while and then the device turned off instead of just rebooting. Scared me, that maybe I'd been bricked! The "We're Getting There" message is up now, at I'm at 29% done!
please respond me i'm stucked on the gears and the progress bar only have 5%
Updated to wp8.1; however when I go to about windows phone it still says windows phone 8.0?!now there is an error "80070435" the update couldn't be downloaded! Efficiency.
did you downloaded only the first update?
is the pre-update, check again for updates and then you get the big update
Phase 2 @ 2255 hrs 14 April 2014 53%.
How long it takes first update? Now is almost half hour in place and still not fininshing, did not move from begining after first restart. Any clue?
wow last time i checked only 17 comments were here))) spinning started
ok. this is it!!!!!! done with the preview for developer thing. wp8.1 here i come...... 39%
Bluescreen and a "process1 initialization failed" :( Had to force shutdown with vol down + power, now I see the "gears of worry"!
I hope everything will work as it should! :/
oh man i'm sorry, i don't know what kind of error is that, i can't help you :/
Migrating data / Step 2 of 19 ... so far so good :)
I've got the same problem. tried disconnecting the battery a few times, now it will boot to gears for 30 seconds or so then just shut off. Any luck with yours?
best birthday gift ever....
Does anyone has the same problem as me as the phone is refusing to check updates because of a 80072ee2 error?
check again for updates in 5 minuts
same i was check it over 10 times and it always say like that unable blablabla 80072ee7, what's happening ? someone need help here on my lumia 620
Oh the hapiness! Cant be expressed in words! My phone feels a whole lot more heavier now, in a good way!
anyone tried on 520??
What's the size of the update :D
700-800 MB
Hi guys I have an issue I made the tiny update and the going to install the major update but at 96% I get an error update downloaded but it cannot opened device huawei w1
you stucked on 96% preparing installation right? be patient and wait more minuts!
I am gonna give it a shot later then... Thanks mate
Anybody able to use Cortana?? without region being USA??
hey its not 8.1 After installing that update it still Checking for update... so what was that??? now its downloading... sorry i think its not available for 520 really heart skips beat... lets see whats next... frnds stay connected...
holly shit bro, read the comments is the pre-update after installing that check again for updates and get the big update
Frustrating. Got the update (downloaded, installed, migrated data) only to find out it was some kind of pre-update. I now have OS version 8.0.10532.166 So then I get a screen saying I can download WP 8.1, so I go to phone update but it's stuck on the 'Checking for updates' screen.
Let it breathe. The servers are exploding wright now. :D . Be patient.
wait 5 minuts, don't worry!
a bit worried..the update was downloaded in like 5 seconds... i can't imagine i got 670mb in 5 seconds... I'll have to wait and see... step 3 (migrating) is taking FOREVER
That's small first update. U will have one more .
2 updates , 1 small one to do pre-work , second one is big one..
dont worry it has 2 update
yup.. correct. 2 updates. You guys are on the ball!
im installing 8.0.10532.166 on my 1020 and its been on the gears-of-horror screen at 5% for about 25 mins now. should i be worried?
nope.. :)
Whew! it did zoom to 95% 30mins into it. hahaha.
im now on 11% of the major update. urrgh the file was too large. Cortana was so obese lol.
+520 cortana is large than master chief's armor lol
42 % yooooooooooo yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh :)
running HERE, wp 8.1!!! Lumia 925, BRASIL.
Nice! Hey, please put some comment, bugs ? some issues ? what about cortana and the change of the region?? Thanks!
Wonderful... Just wonderful...
Is it just me or does this update taking to much to download!?!? (I'm using my data) on 521! I'm still on 0% and I can't to seem to pass there!!!>:(
hey bro , don't worry :)
Use charger while downloading :) it will work :)
This the best day EVER!!!!!!
Was migrating my apps looked away..looked back thought it wad done..said your update is complete...still on winphone8 :(
MS was kind enough to give me a GREAT Birthday present .. Downloading ... 60% but its loading slowly. cant waite.
...and it will be worth the wait. Step 13 of 19 Migrating Data :D
Can anyone please say me that- 1. Is downloading the update safe? 2. Will existing apps and games work on it?
Check update again. There are 2 updates.
Happy Birthday!!
Awesome. A true competitor to all other OS's. Thank you WP Central for the notofcation, thank you MS for the Update and thank you Nokia for that great Lumia 620 which I proudly own.
...downloading for my Lumia 925. Cant wait to see Cortana in action & other new stuffs. The gear animation is still ongoing.... Now Installing...
How big is this update? Thinking of doing it over data.
Phone update doesnt report how big the update is.
It'll not let me do this OTA in the UK, even though I have the box checked. It says wait for WIFI. Not a problem, at least there'll be plenty time to detect any probs before I try this this evening.
i m installing the wp8.1 patch and the wp8.1 from 16.30 (4.30pm) indian standard time wow its a big update even windows 8.1 took only 40mins for me to download and install EXPECTING MORE FROM MSFT LOVE YOU
54 % downloaded :D :D
ok gears of death completed, now migrating data of the BIG UPDATE! YAYYY
Installing On Lumia 720. :-)
Now Downloading 8.1 at 40%..... waiting.... LoL
yeah! now I do understand Steve Ballmers' excitement: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvsboPUjrGc yeah
Downloaded now installing!!
Cant wait to use my 520!! -India
When I download and install the preview, will I still get official updates?
yes, you will still get official future updates, don't worry, just update like all of us.
Will this affect on warranty or IMEI of the product??
Please help me??
yes, warranty is void,until there is offically update for your phone
thanx bro!! it seams wp stored stoped working on my lumia 1520. It shows error 805a01f7. Any solution on it ??
"Your patient will be repayed.."....
I don't have cortana installed htc8x
change your region to USA
I have changed it but its still showing cortana is not available for your region. :(
change region and language, then download US English language pack
in spanish "ya no queda nada... y merece la pena esperar" omg i can't wait!!!! god bless microsoft
YEEE !! WP8.1 WOOOOWW!! FINISHEEED
I love it.. Just trying to re arrange the extra tile space. 8.1 looks nice on the 920
O.o same as windows 8.1. When want update need update other item first. I though already finish. 1st one so fast download and migrating data take quite long time. Now waiting for actual wp 8.1 migrating data :D welldone MS for releasing this update earlier. If not have to wait until 11++PM gmt +8 like waiting build 2014
Instaling now on my Black L920 :X yessssss
seems to start downloading the update! :D
Yes, and it seems my Ativ-S is still unlocked. FB beta app does not tap in to the system. I downloaded the FB app from the store, but it does not start.
instaling on my Black L920! :X yess
I was reading through the ToU. Has WiFi Sense always been a thing? Because I hadn't seen it before and it sounds awesome.
OMG migrating your data (step 1of 19) 0%
finally.. haha
my heart was stoped when i read that xD, but is really fast migrating data
3 tiles on 1020 is awesome!
Guys, if i have 40% battery, but my phone it's plugged in, can i let the update begin?
yes.
Wohoooo. Finished. Hello WP 8.1! HELLO CORTANA. :D Here in Romania update finished ok , without issues on Ativ S undranded. Let's see the goodies. :D
While waiting for the second upgrade to work through here, take the time to go through Daniel's new Overview of Windows Phone 8.1. Great job, and several videos all likned in the same post. Nice. Thanks, WP Central.
Done :))))
step 12 of 19 64% awwwwwwwwwyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeah
super fast migration
im on the final step, its been an hr, I'm late for work! ooh ooh
A lot of rabid developers here!! Easy now..
I don't understand why so many people are willing to void their warranty on purpose just because they don't have any patience -_-
Fck warranty for 2-3 months , even if something happen on Nokia u in most cases can get it back to wp8 .
lol
Free is the path to the Dark Side. If you never take risks, you will never expereince life. 8.1 almost done... 16 of 19
When it comes to Technology and Software I don't take risks. Since it's my everday device I can't and won't take any chances of it not working anymore or having problems.
Very less chance of any service centre rejecting warranty claims based on this, they wont even know as this is the official build MS sends to Device manufacturers.
my l1520 is now on 8.1, wow, seems faster! cortana, come to papa!
WPCentral + Windows Phone 8.1 = BIG BANG
Gears of death for 30 minutes...
Progess bar moving to 2-3% and stops. Soft reset has no effect
Don't do soft reset damit . Its not first time that progres bar stuck on 2-5% let it be it will go throu. Its not fcn Android.
Yup! Like on any windows software progress bar showing random numbers :) 40 minutes for pre-update at all
Cortana working...
in Portugal (English) Lumia 820
:)
Também tenho um Lumia 820. Tiveste de mudar os settings para inglês e USA? Já agora, quanto tempo demorou o update?
I downloaded it, clicked install, came back to see the spinning cogs finishing, sat through it "Installing updates"... after which it said "You're ready to install future updates, including Windows Phone 8.1!" What on earth did I just download and install? Windows Phone 8.099999?
Preparation for WP8.1 (Its 3MB update).
78 %
WOW, 40 freaking minutes on Spinning Cogs! Was almost about to give up! This data migration is not going to go any faster either. Time for another tea!
13 of 19 45%
These spinning cog gears are nearly driving me crazy. Been doing that for the last 20mins on my L920. Wait a minute, the progress is quicker now, but I'm already running out of patience
My 920 had spinning gears in one lacation for almost 25 minutes, then swooosh..... rebooting now.
Finally :)
And Sam and Daniel are still awake :D
Plz help mi...hw 2update.........in lumia525..... By mobil data r wifi?
wifi.
its taking it forever...just 61% downloaded..maybe slow wi fi...
If my phone's warranty gets voided...than...?
+720
FINISHED THE UPDATE, IM LIVING IN SPAIN HOW I CAN USE CORTANA
Took about an hour from Start to finish for my 920 with 15gigs free
What the Hell !!!! Update had downloaded 95% then suddenly it said 'The update could not be downloaded' Now downloading has started all over from the start... Damm it !!!! Lumia 620 from India
bro how much time did your phone take mine is also lumia 620 india. i am stuck at this screen which gets open when u select phone update in setting there it is showing installing updates without any progress bar. did the same happened with you?
Nope the update was downloading at a constant flow.It had taken ~45 min to download 95 %. You have a good wifi connection,haven't you ?because it is a huge size update(>600mb) Or just try rebooting your phone and then download the update.
patience brother, patience is the key, just let it update and do your other work in the mean time.
Yes...Patience is the key...finally got the update and it's amazing !!!!
Just wanted to let you know that cortana works outside of the US (Germany) by setting your region to the US and installing the speech language pack. it is really fast and accurate, despite my german accent.
anyone updated please review it in short about any problems,lags or anything......
90 %
Not available in India !!!!!
available in India just installed
ALMOST DONE... ...and it will be worth the wait. Migrating your data (Step 3 of 19) 90%
Ah you don't know how bad I needed this. It's 8:50am and I was already having a terrible day but this just made it a bit better :)
I rebooted the phone for change the region to US, hope cortana will be available
Nothing has changed except the fonts!!
No action centre no drop down no cortona!!
WHY!! WHY!!WHY!!!
I was waiting for it since a WEEK!!
OMG OMG OMG its finally the beautiful WINDOWS PHONE 8.1
and now NOKIA LUMIA 1020 POWERED BY WINDOWS PHONE 8.1 Thank you
Microsoft, wpcentral Daniel and Sam TEAM
nvm
..
There are two updates, read the comments dude.
You didn't download the whole update. Check for updates again.
Thank god I work from home tmrw!
If you take your region to US system shows another update before 8.1
Just installing now. Uk Nokia Lumia 920
Just finished updaing to 8.1 on my 928. Took about 30 minutes from the start of the download to the end of the spinning gears. Migrating data took about 14 minutes.
Update: Ativ S unbranded/ Romania / With Cortana and Here Drive+ installed on WP 8.1. :D
800th! WPC App for Android - Note 3
Downloading fro Ireland :D omg the pre-update, long download, 15mins at preparing for install 96% and now 19 data migration steps! Hehe microsoft really does have a good teasing department :P CANT WAIT ANY LONGER
Dude mine got to 95% then said the update downloaded but it also said that it couldn't install dose that mean i have to wait or what. Thx
Theres no Cortana in this pfd version of 8.1???I cant find her anywhere!!
Does small or pre-updates take much time too? the progress bar is at 0% for 30 mins.... or i am being impatient? (L525)
WE'RE GETTING THERE... ...and it will be worth the wait.
Here we go! Suck it sammy!
OH SO PRETTY, IT"S SO PRETTY.... Num num num. WoW. its is snappier.... I always like WP because of its speed. THis update is even snappier. I love it. Edit: Oh Volume Control, so lovely
guys, help me out please. my phone is gone for 15 days for screen replacement. can i download this update after 15 days also??
Yes u can.
yes.
success on my T-Mo L925! started at 7:09 am. both updates together took almost 2 hours. now to play with my new features!
downloading updates 0% (since an hour) on my lumia520.dont know what to do.any suggestions?
Help? 3 times I've tried to download the BIG update and 3 times it's stuck at 83% then failed. Wtf?
Damn you T-Mobile stop c*ck blocking me with your terrible service!
One small update happened, now waiting for the big update.
OMG! the new "goodbye" font is SOOOOOOOOOOOOO FUGLY!!!
2nd update is stuck at 96% for an hour already. So no 8.1 for me.
COGS ARE SPINNING!
and why are all my apps saying "installing" but not actually doing anything? tried to reboot but now im stuck at the new FUGLY "goodbye" screen! whats up??
oh wait false alarm... it was actually from an APP... sorry my bad
Servers are busy . But don't know about stuck on goodbye. Try soft.
Finished downloading WP 8.1 in Australia. Looks really good so far. I need time to play with it, the phone that is :)
I had the weirdest fucking dream about this update. Won't bore you with details but an acid trip would be less psychedelic I think. Hope the real thing isn't as bad - downloading the first little pre-update install now. So exciting!
Picture: :) http://i61.tinypic.com/2eebs5z.png
Here we go.... Preparing to install 8.1... Wohooo..... LoL
Perfect i changed region and language to US, cortana's tile appears but i have to download english(us) language pack xP and now i'm againg on the gears of death :'(
Finish... Welcome cortana
First Update done. Taking ages to check for 8.1 update.
Is cortana available in preview..??
Nope....I cant find her anywhere....
mine is stuck in insatlling update at 96%.. :/
Mine to prepairing to install at 96% i guess it only takes time. let it be. Edit just got throu. Instaling update.
Finshed downloading on my 8x . now the gears of death. Any word of the new features?
Hey 8.1, Welcome to the Philippines! :)
should I restart?
so everything's done! not diggin the new 3 column/row tile tho... the "spacing" bewteen the tiles r just too much! NO LIKE!
I cant register..i got this message: User name already exists. Please enter a different user name. help me please!
i get the same thing, after initially registering and getting an internal error webpage (from server overload i'm sure) ... but now that it says my name already exists, i wonder if it's got me registered and it'll just take a little bit to complete that registration or if i need to continue to try to register ... no dice on logging in through the dev preview app on phone.
Is it void nokia warranty if I download preview version.
The 1st download went fast but the 2nd one is taking forever! Can't wait for it to finish!
mine stuck at 64% installing updates
god im so hungry, oh and 8.1!!!
You guys are killing me here comments.. My team leader is watching me like to one is crazy. But I have just download and install the BEAST and looking good. Love the swiping keyboard. Just LOVE IT. Thank you Microsoft.. MOAH With all... the update took less than an hour. From the Netherlands running on my Lumia 920 Red.
Now downloading again. :(
Somewhat impressed...aside from the typically long WP setup/install times...I had only about 1.5 GB of free space and haven't received a low storage warning yet...so I assume all is going well! As I recall, even GDR3 required me to have about 1.75 GB free before it would do it's thing. Maybe the pre-update-update did a bunch of the back-end stuff up-front...?
damn it... i downloaded language pack of US English and i'm stucked on the gears of death again... why i'm doing this :')
872 fucking comments.
873*
Hey guys! Whats does it mean?
"We are currently unable to check for updates (80072ee7)"
unfortunately, Cortana is not available in my Region... ;-(
No Cortana UK
i'was around of 2 hours downloading and installing the update by it is here!!! i'm happy!! and my phone is a lumia 620 with extra column (6 cols)
Am getting this :/ "We are currently unable to check for updates (80072ee7)" :/
Yeah yeah my lumia1020 is on windows phone 8.1
Does anyone has encounter this error 80188306???
Going back to Android after this update. Still cannot attach more than 1 file to email, cannot beleive it, still cannot play hls video streaming, and a lot off other frustrating things. I`ve used WP8 for an year and a half, it`s time to switch...back to Android. Sorry for this but after 2 years of wp8 on the market, nothing seem to go into the right direction, at least for me.
Cant start Wifi anymore on Samsung Ativ S
Still no Wifi? I have an Ativ S too, but now hesitant to update. Any other Ativ S owners having problems?
Bye.
Installing now (920 India) STOKED ! :)
Now I feel to hard reset my phone... Others storage 7Gb not reduce :B Free 4Gb only.
Anyone knows what is the size? I got an update it seems its very small one... Its installing now
I love this!! :)
yeaah Almost Done :)
Migrating Data
Got it on my phone. Loving it.
downloading update 78%..... hurry!!!!!!!!
we are currently unablr to check for updates (80072ee7) :(
WP 8.1 on my 1520 is downloaded and ready to install here in Texas
what is the size of 2nd update??
it is very slow!! ;(
2 Hours in and Just started the 2nd Update and in Spinning Cogs! Wonder if it is all the Dev Apps that I have running that is making my process so slow.
Updating to 8.1 on my HTC 8X took around 30 minutes. I wouldn't do unless you're connected to a power supply. My WP80 app appears to work fine. It's available memory went from 300 to 380 MB, which is nice. More important is the increase in memory for low end phones, 150 to 180 MB. Cortana seems nice. I easily set up a reminder for the SpaceX launch this afternoon. It also correctly deciphered my request for "rocket launches today" and presented a Bing list of links (top of the list was NASA's launch page with the SpaceX CRS mission). A search for "will it hail today" showed Bing results of various hail/severe weather links. Pretty good.
Gears are turning but not touching each other, can I arrange my folders/files as I please? I have songs that .... ten times, cannot see them on the computer. Getting my otg while the wheels are turning. Tuesday 15 April 2014 have not yet completed the update. Its nice to be leaving du and waiting for new Yorker to flick the switch.
I have a couple of questions... What do I need to change in the Language / region setings? There are a couple I see ('Country / region' and 'Regional Format') I am in the UK, so wouldn't this affect data / call usage (I mean if the phone thinks I'm in the US)...? Thanks. Want Cortana, lol!
Just finished installing the first update on a L822 in the US. It took about an hour to finish installing, but I've got a ton of data on it so migration takes a while.
HoLy crap. this thing is cool. My 1520 is on beast mode right now with 8.1 Update took a little long. it was two updates.
now cortana is telling things, freaking awsome.
Not that i really want to complain since i was at work..but that update took over 2 1/2 hours... wow
Finshed the update finally .. been playing around with it and it seems to work just fine .. Cant get cortana to work here on my 8x, i changed my region to US but still no luck ... and advice here ?
I can't find it either but I'm not bothered. I can't find any use for that anyway.
I changed my region to US before i did the install and i got Cortana. Do you do it before or after?
For those already have some way to download (developer preview, msdn or any) the update and are going to start the whole process. 1.- You need first to make a pre update (version 8.XXXX166) 2.- When you are in the first or second update, those updates are about 2 mb, the System ask to accept the updates and then restart. 3.- After restart you will see the same Windows Phone Splash Screen, and then the gear box. 4.- The gear box will be stucked for some minutes in about 3 o 4%, so, dont worry, the process is a little slow. 5.- After that you will see a "migrating data" process with 6 steps, this process can take some time depending of data, information, applications you have, for me, with about 8GB of information takes about 20 mins. 6.- The phone is restarted but the SO remains the same, well at least it appears. Note: If you changed your region or language is possible you need an additional update previous to 8.1 update with the same process. 7.- You can check the update availability again and then you will receive another update. this time takes much more time to download (about 600 or 700 mb). 8.- Then preparing to install and the process stucks in about 95 or 96% for some time, dont worry again, is normal. 9.- Then phone restarts and gear box again, same process, stops at beggining for some time but then continues. 10.- The gears box dissapear and voila !!!, new splash logo appears. 11.- Then the "migrating data" process starts again, now with 19 steps, so, be patient, this process take some other minutes if you have a lot of information. 12.- Now you have 8.1 in your phone, and a initial setting screen shows to start using the new system. Enjoy...
Thanks Ufoloko i had the English( US ) Pack update and restarted the phone .. still cant lunch cortana. any info if it was included in this version of the OS ??
try changing region + language + format to US
Did anyone lose any data in the update?
No one cares, Sam.
NO WAY!!!! I kept checking for it in the morning, and the two hours that I didn't check for it... BAM! :P Downloading now...

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