.:The Official Windows Phone 7/8 Thread:.

[speedmelter]

to update you have to download the windows phone developers app.

[cornfused]

Got my 820 a few weeks ago , liking the windows OS . Not sure about updates though. Settings > phone updates says that the phone is up to date . Setting> about says software version is 8.0

[original_lollybob]

^
thats where u will be until you are carrier updated to 8.1

however if u sign up for the developer preview, u can get 8.1 immediately and 8.1 update (most ridiculous name ever), next week.

Also, Cyan, a firmware update for all Lumias is also rolling out.

http://www.wpcentral.com/how-sign-windo ... developers

HIGHLY recommend u sign up and download 8.1

its an insane improvement over 8.0

xbox music royally sucks however.

if you're a reddit user, i suggest

http://reddit.com/r/windowsphone

lots of good stuff there

[fouljuice]

BBM for WP is said to be coming in August. It's development was confirmed by BB

BBM beta

http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/bbm-beta/fc09e558-44e5-489c-a1b2-dc96c1b761fa

[iamblessed]

Any one here selling a Lumia 520 used...inbox me please thank you

[christopherwilliams2]

^
thats where u will be until you are carrier updated to 8.1

however if u sign up for the developer preview, u can get 8.1 immediately and 8.1 update (most ridiculous name ever), next week.

Also, Cyan, a firmware update for all Lumias is also rolling out.

http://www.wpcentral.com/how-sign-windo ... developers

HIGHLY recommend u sign up and download 8.1

its an insane improvement over 8.0

xbox music royally sucks however.

if you're a reddit user, i suggest

http://reddit.com/r/windowsphone

lots of good stuff there

reddit link appreciated.

[arimagwfc]

What does the sad face on a Lumia 520 means???

[arimagwfc]

See the pic

[dredman1]

Anyone get Cortana to work on their phone yet?
If so, how?

[speedmelter]

you have to change your language settings to english usa also the other setting to english usa cant remember the name of the setting (think its voice or region). its just a female voice instead of the normal one :/ nothing special

[original_lollybob]

See the pic

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/winp ... 11b01b884f

[original_lollybob]

Anyone get Cortana to work on their phone yet?
If so, how?

firstly u need to have the wp8.1 developer preview or the official 8.1 release

secondly, u need to be living in the US. with wp 8.1 update 1, she came to different regions. (see more here http://mashable.com/2014/07/30/windows- ... -1-update/)

if you're not in any of those regions,

change the language settings to English (United States). To achieve this, head into Settings > Language and add the language as a new entry on the list by hitting the add button. Ensure English (United States) is active prior to continuing. The phone may require a reboot.

Head into region settings to move your virtual self from your current location to the US by changing the region. All that's required for this step is to head into Settings > Region and ensure "country/region" is set to the United States and "regional format" matches phone language (makes it easier when switching back). The phone may require a reboot.

Everything should be set up and ready to go. If you cannot see Cortana listed as an app on the app list, give the phone a final reboot. You should then be able to load up the Cortana app, which will run you through the initial setup wizard. However, if you alter the region and/or language settings from here on out, you will remove Cortana.

[dredman1]

Thanks guys. Will give those settings a go and see if it works

[wheelbarrow]

I've got a AT&T Lumia 635 Go Phone, what options do I have to get it unlocked?

[wheelbarrow]

I emailed AT&T and got ah code.. Thanks anyhow allyuh...

[christopherwilliams2]

http://www.theverge.com/2014/12/11/7377021/ive-given-up-on-windows-phone

windows phone boy....too far behind. they should have flooded the caribbean with cheap 520s and gotten a foothold.

[original_lollybob]

^
just cause tom warren and ed bott have given up means we should too?

and they digi tried flooding the market... didnt work too well...

im still a fanboi tho...

[christopherwilliams2]

^
just cause tom warren and ed bott have given up means we should too?

and they digi tried flooding the market... didnt work too well...

im still a fanboi tho...

digicel did not flood the market as they could have.
That 520 should have been sold for 200.00TT
that is flooding the market

[original_lollybob]

well i feel thats nokia/ms pricing madness

its just like the new 830... affordable at US$450?

steupes

[christopherwilliams2]

it was shameful. this was supposed to be windows phone country after it was blackberry country..now it's Samsung in charge.

[Humes]

What are the best Windows Phones on the market now? I want to upgrade from a Lumia 610 to something faster with a bigger screen. I also want something that should be fast enough to upgrade to WP10 later this year.

Thoughts?

[christopherwilliams2]

What are the best Windows Phones on the market now? I want to upgrade from a Lumia 610 to something faster with a bigger screen. I also want something that should be fast enough to upgrade to WP10 later this year.

Thoughts?

the lumia 930 or wait till MSFT brings out their flagship with the release of windows 10 phone

[Humes]

I'm thinking 930 now as I'm sure the new mid-range and high-end WP10 phones will be out of my price range.

I'm seeing it for an okay price on Amazon, but I always prefer to buy something like that locally. What's a good phone retailer who has it in stock?

[original_lollybob]

We prolly won't see a flagship win 10 phone till summer... So yea the 930 or 1520 is a phablet is your scene

[christopherwilliams2]

You can check trinCity mall. A store called let's talk has them. Though I'm sure they trying to sell off their windows phone stock as the brand weak.

[Humes]

I know the place. I'll give them a sale if the price and warranty are reasonable.

[goodygood]

Anybody here owns a lumia 900?gonna get one today.what u all think?

[fouljuice]

nah boi I feel you better off with 920/925/830/930

The 900 cannot upgrade beyond windows phone 7 (7.10 I think is the latest)
and they don't support that OS again.

[christopherwilliams2]

Anybody here owns a lumia 900?gonna get one today.what u all think?

don't waste your money.

[mero]

Anyone with the 930? Contemplating to finally upgrade from my 920, battery life beginning to seriously annoy now.

Is it really a big jump and battery life significantly better?