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The Nokia Lumia 1020 for AT&T is now receiving the Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1, which includes Lumia Denim enhancements. The update for the AT&T model comes a month after the firmware update was cleared for the Lumia 1020 in North America. Canadian carriers Rogers and Telus have already pushed out Lumia Denim update for their variants of the handset.
The Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 with Lumia Denim, brings several new features and improvements to handsets, including the ability to activate Cortana by saying "Hey, Cortana." The update also includes live folders for your live tiles on your Start screen, and adds MSN Weather and MSN Health data to your Glance (lock) Screen. After installing the update, users will also be able to browse over a virtual private network.
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Nokia Lumia 1020 for AT&T receives Lumia Denim update
The Nokia Lumia 1020 for AT&T is now receiving the Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1, which includes Lumia Denim enhancements. The update for the AT&T model comes a month after the firmware update was cleared for the Lumia 1020 in North America. Canadian carriers Rogers and Telus have already pushed out Lumia Denim update for their variants of the handset.The Lumia 1020 is known for its 41MP PureView camera, which includes Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and an f/2.2 aperture.
The update is being pushed out to the AT&T Lumia 1020 in stages, so it may be a few days before it is available for your device. You will receive a notification when the update is available for download, but you can also manually check for the update by heading to Settings > Phone Update > Check for Updates and follow the on-screen instructions.
Once you receive the OTA notification, make sure you install the Lumia Denim update using a strong WiFi connection. It is also recommended that your ensure your battery is appropriately (at least 50%) charged before you install the update.
The Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 with Lumia Denim, brings several new features and improvements to handsets, including the ability to activate Cortana by saying "Hey, Cortana." The update also includes live folders for your live tiles on your Start screen, and adds MSN Weather and MSN Health data to your Glance (lock) Screen. After installing the update, users will also be able to browse over a virtual private network.
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 | Here's all you need to know about Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 |
 | Here's all you need to know about Lumia Denim |
source - Microsoft
DJs
Last week, Microsoft started pushing out the Lumia Denim update for the Lumia 520, Lumia 525, Lumia 535, Lumia 620 and Lumia 720 handsets in India. Now the company has started rolling out Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 with Lumia Denim for Indian customers who own the Nokia Lumia 1020.
The Lumia update brings the 3051.50009.1451.1002/8.10.14234.375 software version along with the following new features and improvements to the Lumia 1020
Nokia Lumia 1020 receives Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 with Lumia Denim in India
Last week, Microsoft started pushing out the Lumia Denim update for the Lumia 520, Lumia 525, Lumia 535, Lumia 620 and Lumia 720 handsets in India. Now the company has started rolling out Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 with Lumia Denim for Indian customers who own the Nokia Lumia 1020.You will receive a notification when the update is available for download, but you can also manually check for the update by heading to Settings > Phone Update > Check for Updates and follow the on-screen instructions.
Before downloading the update, make sure you have at least 1.5GB of free space on your device, and ensure your battery is appropriately (at least 50%) charged.
The Lumia update brings the 3051.50009.1451.1002/8.10.14234.375 software version along with the following new features and improvements to the Lumia 1020
- Cortana, the most personal digital assistant, is now available also in the UK and China. New features for Cortana include improved natural language, car kit integration for contacts using Bluetooth, snooze reminders, and calendar improvements. Cortana even does character impersonations upon request.
- Organise and further personalise your start screen easily. Group apps into a folder on the start screen, rename the folder, and rearrange tiles inside the folder for greater personalisation.
- Improved Glance screen with Bing Weather or Bing Health & Fitness data, in addition to time and date, notifications, and app data.
- Updates to the Lumia Storyteller and Lumia Selfie apps. Available from Store.
- Connect and browse even faster with improved download speeds on mobile websites.
- Install phone updates more easily by scheduling them for a time that works best for you.
- Additional improvements to stability, battery performance, push notifications, WiFi connectivity, consumer VPN support, Apps Corner, merging and forwarding text messages, custom snooze times in the Alarms app, Store Live Tile (available in the US only), and more.
| Here's all you need to know about Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 |
| Here's all you need to know about Lumia Denim |
DJs
Microsoft India recently started rolling out the Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 with Lumia Denim to the Nokia Lumia 520 in India. The company also promised at the time, that it hopes to complete pushing out the Lumia Denim update by the end of February. Now the company has started rolling out Lumia Denim for the Lumia 525, Lumia 535, Lumia 620 and Lumia 720 in India.
Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 with Lumia Denim brings several notable improvements to many devices, including the highly anticipated digital personal assistant Cortana to select markets. Along with imaging improvements on high-end devices, this the update also includes several other improvements such as folders for your Start Screen, a new version of Internet Explorer, an improved Glance screen, and more.
The update is being pushed out to devices OTA (over-the-air) as we speak, but it may take awhile to rollout to all handsets. Once the update is available, you will get a notification to download it, but you can also try manually checking for the update under Settings > Phone Update > Check for Updates.
Before installing the update, make sure that you have at least 1.5GB of free space on your device, and ensure your battery is appropriately (at least 50%) charged. You can check if the Lumia Denim update is available in your region by clicking here.
source - Microsoft
Lumia Denim update rolls out to Lumia 525, Lumia 535, Lumia 620 and Lumia 720 in India
Microsoft India recently started rolling out the Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 with Lumia Denim to the Nokia Lumia 520 in India. The company also promised at the time, that it hopes to complete pushing out the Lumia Denim update by the end of February. Now the company has started rolling out Lumia Denim for the Lumia 525, Lumia 535, Lumia 620 and Lumia 720 in India.
Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 with Lumia Denim brings several notable improvements to many devices, including the highly anticipated digital personal assistant Cortana to select markets. Along with imaging improvements on high-end devices, this the update also includes several other improvements such as folders for your Start Screen, a new version of Internet Explorer, an improved Glance screen, and more.
| Here's all you need to know about Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 |
| Here's all you need to know about Lumia Denim |
The update is being pushed out to devices OTA (over-the-air) as we speak, but it may take awhile to rollout to all handsets. Once the update is available, you will get a notification to download it, but you can also try manually checking for the update under Settings > Phone Update > Check for Updates.
Before installing the update, make sure that you have at least 1.5GB of free space on your device, and ensure your battery is appropriately (at least 50%) charged. You can check if the Lumia Denim update is available in your region by clicking here.
source - Microsoft
DJs
Microsoft India sent out a couple of interesting tweets today regarding the Lumia Denim update. Firstly, the company confirmed that Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 with Lumia Denim was rolling out to the Nokia Lumia 520 in India. In another tweet, Microsoft stated that it hopes to complete rolling out the Denim update for all Lumia handsets by the end of this month.
Unfortunately its not clear if Microsoft India, was only referring to pushing out the Denim update to handsets in their region, or if they are speaking on behalf of a global rollout. Previously Microsoft has stated that they hope to have completed pushing out the update by early 2015, and we have also seen signed of the second update to Windows Phone 8.1 lurking around. Hopefully we will have some clarification of this from Microsoft soon.
Lumia Denim is being pushed out to all Lumia handsets with Windows Phone 8.1, but it brings some cool new features to the Nokia Lumia 930, Nokia Lumia 1520 and Nokia Lumia 830. For example, owners of these flagship devices will will be able to use the "Hey Cortana" phrase to awaken the personal assistant from the handset's sleep state. It also adds a number of new features for the camera such as Rich Capture, a version of HDR for Microsoft.
In any case, the Lumia Denim update will have little effect on Windows Phone owners, who are undoubtedly waiting for Windows 10 for phones to arrive later this year.
source - Microsoft India (Twitter) | WindowsCentral
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Microsoft hopes to complete Lumia Denim rollout by the end of this month
Microsoft India sent out a couple of interesting tweets today regarding the Lumia Denim update. Firstly, the company confirmed that Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 with Lumia Denim was rolling out to the Nokia Lumia 520 in India. In another tweet, Microsoft stated that it hopes to complete rolling out the Denim update for all Lumia handsets by the end of this month.Unfortunately its not clear if Microsoft India, was only referring to pushing out the Denim update to handsets in their region, or if they are speaking on behalf of a global rollout. Previously Microsoft has stated that they hope to have completed pushing out the update by early 2015, and we have also seen signed of the second update to Windows Phone 8.1 lurking around. Hopefully we will have some clarification of this from Microsoft soon.
Lumia Denim is being pushed out to all Lumia handsets with Windows Phone 8.1, but it brings some cool new features to the Nokia Lumia 930, Nokia Lumia 1520 and Nokia Lumia 830. For example, owners of these flagship devices will will be able to use the "Hey Cortana" phrase to awaken the personal assistant from the handset's sleep state. It also adds a number of new features for the camera such as Rich Capture, a version of HDR for Microsoft.
In any case, the Lumia Denim update will have little effect on Windows Phone owners, who are undoubtedly waiting for Windows 10 for phones to arrive later this year.
@arunsharma1502 Hi, The Lumia Denim update is available for Lumia 520 in India, 1/2
— Microsoft India (@MicrosoftIndia) February 16, 2015@tousif_03 Please try clicking on http://t.co/UpfdpYRau2. This will direct you to the Microsoft India online store 1/2
— Microsoft India (@MicrosoftIndia) February 16, 2015source - Microsoft India (Twitter) | WindowsCentral
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The Nokia Lumia 520 in India is now receiving the Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 with Lumia Denim. Microsoft has started rolling out the update to several devices in Europe and China.
The update also allows you to add either Bing Weather or Bing Health and Fitness data to the Glance screen. You also get the ability to create folders using your live tiles and further customize your personal experience on Windows Phone.
The following video from Microsoft will give you a brief tour through some of the new featuring of Lumia Denim, and will give you an overview on how to get the update on your supported Lumia device as soon as it's available.
Nokia Lumia 520 in India receives Lumia Denim update
The Nokia Lumia 520 in India is now receiving the Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 with Lumia Denim. Microsoft has started rolling out the update to several devices in Europe and China.The update will be sent out in stages, so you may not receive it immediately. You can manually check for the update's availability by Settings > Phone update > Check for updates on your device.
The list of devices and availability will continue to grow in the coming days and you can check here updated information regarding the update's availability.
The update will bring several new features and improvements to the Windows Phone platform, along with some exclusive enhancements for Lumia devices. Among the new features is one that allows you to activate virtual personal assistant Cortana by saying, "Hey Cortana." This feature requires a phone powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 800 or higher CPU.
Lumia smartphones will also benefit from the updated Lumia Camera pp, which helps the camera boot up faster than before. It also allows you to snap a series of pictures with just a fraction of a second between shots. Additionally select models will allow you to perform Moment Captures, where you can record video in 4K and capture HD photos from the video.
The update also allows you to add either Bing Weather or Bing Health and Fitness data to the Glance screen. You also get the ability to create folders using your live tiles and further customize your personal experience on Windows Phone.
| Here's all you need to know about Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 |
| Here's all you need to know about Lumia Denim |
The following video from Microsoft will give you a brief tour through some of the new featuring of Lumia Denim, and will give you an overview on how to get the update on your supported Lumia device as soon as it's available.
DJs
The Nokia Lumia 520, Nokia Lumia 530, Nokia Lumia 620, Nokia Lumia 625, Nokia Lumia 925, Nokia Lumia 1020, and the Nokia Lumia 1320 are some of the handsets currently being updated to Lumia Denim. The list of devices and availability will continue to grow in the coming days and you can check here updated information regarding the update availability.
The update will be sent out in stages, so you may not receive it immediately. You can manually check for the update availability by Settings > Phone update > Check for updates on your device.
The update will bring several new features and improvements to the Windows Phone platform, along with some exclusive enhancements for Lumia devices. Among the new features is one that allows you to activate virtual personal assistant Cortana by saying, "Hey Cortana." This feature requires a phone powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 800 or higher CPU.
Lumia smartphones will also benefit from the updated Lumia Camera pp, which helps the camera boot up faster than before. It also allows you to snap a series of pictures with just a fraction of a second between shots. Additionally select models will allow you to perform Moment Captures, where you can record video in 4K and capture HD photos from the video.
The update also allows you to add either Bing Weather or Bing Health and Fitness data to the Glance screen. You also get the ability to create folders using your live tiles and further customize your personal experience on Windows Phone.
The following video from Microsoft will give you a brief tour through some of the new featuring of Lumia Denim, and will give you an overview on how to get the update on your supported Lumia device as soon as it's available.
Lumia Denim update starts rolling out to select models in Europe
Earlier today, the Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 with Lumia Denim started rolling out to several devices in China. We also heard the update was making its rounds in other regions. Now it looks like the latest version of Windows Phone is being pushed out to Lumia handsets in Europe.
The Nokia Lumia 520, Nokia Lumia 530, Nokia Lumia 620, Nokia Lumia 625, Nokia Lumia 925, Nokia Lumia 1020, and the Nokia Lumia 1320 are some of the handsets currently being updated to Lumia Denim. The list of devices and availability will continue to grow in the coming days and you can check here updated information regarding the update availability.
The update will be sent out in stages, so you may not receive it immediately. You can manually check for the update availability by Settings > Phone update > Check for updates on your device.
| Here's all you need to know about Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 |
| Here's all you need to know about Lumia Denim |
The update will bring several new features and improvements to the Windows Phone platform, along with some exclusive enhancements for Lumia devices. Among the new features is one that allows you to activate virtual personal assistant Cortana by saying, "Hey Cortana." This feature requires a phone powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 800 or higher CPU.
Lumia smartphones will also benefit from the updated Lumia Camera pp, which helps the camera boot up faster than before. It also allows you to snap a series of pictures with just a fraction of a second between shots. Additionally select models will allow you to perform Moment Captures, where you can record video in 4K and capture HD photos from the video.
The update also allows you to add either Bing Weather or Bing Health and Fitness data to the Glance screen. You also get the ability to create folders using your live tiles and further customize your personal experience on Windows Phone.
The following video from Microsoft will give you a brief tour through some of the new featuring of Lumia Denim, and will give you an overview on how to get the update on your supported Lumia device as soon as it's available.
DJs
The update will bring several new features and improvements to the Windows Phone platform, along with some exclusive enhancements for Lumia devices. Among the new features is one that allows you to activate virtual personal assistant Cortana by saying, "Hey Cortana." This feature requires a phone powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 800 or higher CPU.
Lumia 1520 in Finland receives Lumia Denim update
Microsoft has starting rolling out the Windows Phone 8.1 update with Lumia Denim to the Nokia Lumia 1520 in Finland. Meanwhile Lumia Denim update is also rolling out to various Lumia handsets in China.
The update will be sent out in stages, so you may not receive it immediately. You can manually check for the update's availability by Settings > Phone update > Check for updates on your device.
| Here's all you need to know about Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 |
| Here's all you need to know about Lumia Denim |
The update will bring several new features and improvements to the Windows Phone platform, along with some exclusive enhancements for Lumia devices. Among the new features is one that allows you to activate virtual personal assistant Cortana by saying, "Hey Cortana." This feature requires a phone powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 800 or higher CPU.
Lumia smartphones will also benefit from the updated Lumia Camera pp, which helps the camera boot up faster than before. It also allows you to snap a series of pictures with just a fraction of a second between shots. Additionally select models will allow you to perform Moment Captures, where you can record video in 4K and capture HD photos from the video. The update also allows you to add either Bing Weather or Bing Health and Fitness data to the Glance screen.
The following video from Microsoft will give you a brief tour through some of the new featuring of Lumia Denim, and will give you an overview on how to get the update on your supported Lumia device as soon as it's available.
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source - Microsoft China (translated) | WindowsCentral | MobileSyrup
Lumia Denim update starts rolling out to select models in China
Microsoft recently starting rolling out the official Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 with Lumia Denim. Starting today, a number of Lumia handsets in China are receiving the latest version of Windows Phone.
If you are an owner of a Nokia Lumia 520, Nokia Lumia 525, Nokia Lumia 526, Nokia Lumia 625, Nokia Lumia 720, Nokia Lumia 720T or Nokia Lumia 1320 in China, you may be receiving the Lumia Denim update as you read this.
The update will be sent out in stages, so you may not receive it immediately. You can manually check for the update's availability by Settings > Phone update > Check for updates on your device.
| Here's all you need to know about Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 |
| Here's all you need to know about Lumia Denim |
The update will bring several new features and improvements to the Windows Phone platform, along with some exclusive enhancements for Lumia devices. Among the new features is one that allows you to activate virtual personal assistant Cortana by saying, "Hey Cortana." This feature requires a phone powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 800 or higher CPU.
Lumia smartphones will also benefit from the updated Lumia Camera pp, which helps the camera boot up faster than before. It also allows you to snap a series of pictures with just a fraction of a second between shots. Additionally select models will allow you to perform Moment Captures, where you can record video in 4K and capture HD photos from the video.
The update also allows you to add either Bing Weather or Bing Health and Fitness data to the Glance screen.
The following video from Microsoft will give you a brief tour through some of the new featuring of Lumia Denim, and will give you an overview on how to get the update on your supported Lumia device as soon as it's available.
source - Microsoft China (translated) | WindowsCentral | MobileSyrup
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Lumia Denim Update will ship with Lumia 830, Lumia 730 Dual SIM and Lumia 735. For all other Lumia Windows Phone 8 smartphones, the update will start rolling out during Q4 2014, following partner testing and approvals.
source - Nokia
Microsoft releases Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 with Lumia Denim
Microsoft is now ready to release their next update to the Windows Phone platform - Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1. The update will also include Lumia Denim customization for Lumia smartphones. This update has already been rolled out to those using the Preview for Developers program, but the update is now ready for general consumers.
Microsoft is releasing Windows Phone 8.1 (GDR1) Update 1 as a software update to those running Windows Phone 8.1. The update will bring several new features and improvements to the Windows Phone 8.1 platform, including the following key improvements:
- Cortana – The most personal digital assistant on the market will now be available in the UK and China as a Beta. India, Canada and Australia will have access to Cortana as a public Alpha. For US residents, Cortana now includes an improved natural language, car kit integration via Bluetooth for contacts, snooze reminders and calendar improvements.
- Live folders – If you prefer to keep your apps or games organised, you can now put them into folders. Simply press, hold and drag an app over another to create a new folder on the Start screen. Each folder can be renamed by tapping on the text field above the open folder.
- Apps Corner – Create a customised Start screen, where only specific apps or games are accessible. This could be particularly useful in the workplace if you’re issuing Windows Phones to employees.
- SMS merge and forwarding – Select individual text messages to either delete them out of a messaging thread, or to copy and past them into a new message in order to forward them.
- Snooze Times – It’s now possible to customise the snooze time within the Alarm app.
- Consumer VPN – Maintain privacy and security when using data while connected to public Wi-Fi hotspots or even with your home Wi-Fi.
- Mobile Web Site improvements in IE – Connect and browse even faster with improved downloading speeds on mobile websites.
- Store Live Tile (US only) – The Store Live Tile displays featured apps and games that are the most popular in the Store, or most relevant for you.
Besides the GDR1 update, Lumia users will also get unique Lumia experiences courtesy of the Lumia Denim update, which follows Lumia Cyan. Which was rolled out with Windows Phone 8.1 for Lumia handsets. Lumia Denim brings the following new features and improvements to your Lumia device.
- Lumia Camera - The Lumia Camera is an update to the Nokia Camera, which offers several enhancements to the app.
- Speed - The camera app will be much faster, allowing you to capture photos more quickly, with only milliseconds between each shot.
- Moment Capture - When users long press the camera button, it will start capturing 4K-quality video at 24fps on your Lumia 930, Lumia Icon and Lumia 1520. Each frame will be captured at 8.3 megapixels, allowing you to save individual frames as high quality still images. Due to hardware differences, Lumia 830 shoots Moment Capture in Full HD, not 4K, and with reduced 2-megapixel per frame quality.
- Rich Capture - Auto HDR and Dynamic Flash will be available with Lumia Camera, allowing you to shoot first and adjust your camera setting latest for the perfect set of photos.
- Improved Algorithms - Microsoft has further improved the image processing algorithms on Lumia camera to ensure your device captures clear photos, even in low light.
- "Hey Cortana", Voice Activation - Those who own a Lumia 930, Lumia Icon or Lumia 1520 will be able to wake up Cortana by simply saying "Hey Cortana" while the phone is idle. This will activate Cortana allowing you to ask your personal assistant anything you want. This feature is made possible through the SensorCore technology, which is available on select Lumia devices.
- Glance Screen - Compatible Lumia devices will no show more at a glance with Bing Weather, or Bing Health & Fitness data, in addition to time and date, notifications and application data.
Lumia Denim Update will ship with Lumia 830, Lumia 730 Dual SIM and Lumia 735. For all other Lumia Windows Phone 8 smartphones, the update will start rolling out during Q4 2014, following partner testing and approvals.
source - Nokia
DJs
While most Windows Phone 8.0 users are still waiting for the Windows Phone 8.1 update for their devices, Those on the Developer Preview have already been treated to Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1. Now Microsoft is rolling out a new 8.10.14157.200 update to this Developer Preview.
Windows Phone 8.1 (GDR1) Update 1 brings a few notable features and improvements to Microsoft's Mobile OS. While most of these improvements are for OEMs, there are some notable features, like Live Tile Folders, which allows users to stack multiple Live Tiles into a single folder for better organization. The update also allows those in India, Australia and Canada to use an alpha version of Cortana. China and the U.K. will have their own beta version of the personal assistant made available. Additionally the update will allow you can merge multiple SMS messages together to forward or delete. You will also be able to customize your alarm's snooze settings.
Microsoft rolls out 14157 update to Windows Phone Developer Preview users
While most Windows Phone 8.0 users are still waiting for the Windows Phone 8.1 update for their devices, Those on the Developer Preview have already been treated to Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1. Now Microsoft is rolling out a new 8.10.14157.200 update to this Developer Preview.
Windows Phone 8.1 (GDR1) Update 1 brings a few notable features and improvements to Microsoft's Mobile OS. While most of these improvements are for OEMs, there are some notable features, like Live Tile Folders, which allows users to stack multiple Live Tiles into a single folder for better organization. The update also allows those in India, Australia and Canada to use an alpha version of Cortana. China and the U.K. will have their own beta version of the personal assistant made available. Additionally the update will allow you can merge multiple SMS messages together to forward or delete. You will also be able to customize your alarm's snooze settings.Unfortunately Microsoft has not released a changelog for the new 14157 update. However its small size indicates that it likely brings various performance improvements and bug fixes to the GDR1 update.
In order to manually install this OTA update on your Developer Preview device, go to Settings > Phone Update > Check for Updates. Just make sure you have at least 1.5GB of free space available and has at least 50% battery power before updating the phone. The update is less than 40MB in size and takes 30-45 min to install.
DJs
Microsoft has just published the full OEM changelog for Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1. The listed information is meant for OEMs, who build Windows Phone hardware, so it doesn't dig too deep into consumer features. Still those who want a reference of the detailed changes on the latest version of Windows Phone can use the list as a reference.
The list of feature in the documents is comprehensive and provide a in-depth look at the update, detailing new hardware support and more.
What's new in the documentation for Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1
Phone bring-up
Windows Phone 8.1 Chassis Requirements Specification
Updated for Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1:
Device Provisioning Partition overview
Updated. Added prescriptive guidance about writing to the DPP from code that runs while the Main OS is loaded.
Security chamber capabilities
Updated for Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1. Added information on new ID_CAP_OEM_CUSTOM capability.
Phone Image Designer
Phone Image Designer: Configure
Updated the description for the Manufacturing Retail image type.
Phone Image Designer: Flash
Updated. Now includes a procedure for test images that uses the ffutool to skip the flashing screen and boot to the OS.
Building and flashing images
Optional features for building images
Updated. Added new entry for WIFI_FEATURE_PACK. This feature removes all cellular-related functionality from the operating system and is intended only for devices that will not be connected to a cellular network.
Building and flashing images
Removed reference to the feature: USBHOSTTEST. This feature was used for Microsoft-internal testing only.
Sign a full flash update (FFU) image
Updated. Now includes information on the manual process used for retail signing of FFU Image files.
OEMInput file contents
Updated for Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1. Updated description of the Resolutions element to include 540x960, the resolution for native qHD.
Optional features for building images
Updated. Added information on the default transport settings for the KDNETUSB_ON and KDUSB_ON features.
Hardware components
Video capture metadata tags
New. Contains details about user-captured MP4 video date taken and location metadata tags.
IP over USB communication protocol
New. Contains details about the communication protocol used by the IP over USB interface.
Browser Optimization Service
New. Contains a comprehensive description of the Browser Optimization Service feature and how to manage exclusion lists.
Display
Updated for Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1. Introduced the following changes:
Implement capacitive buttons
Updated the description for the Duration value under the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\TOUCH\BUTTONS registry subkey to clarify that this can be set to a value between 0 and 1000 milliseconds (the old text stated a maximum value of 200 milliseconds).
Bluetooth
Updated. Added new PAN 1.0 profile, aptX codec support for A2DP, and browsing support for AVRCP. Corrected Bluetooth icon states.
Dual SIM
Updated. Added C + G support.
User-mode software development
Lock screen snapshot API reference
New. Describes the lock screen snapshot API, which returns data about the contents of the default lock screen. OEMs who implement a custom lock screen solution can use this API to retrieve the default lock screen data, and then they can display this data on their custom lock screen.
IOemCanExtForIMS
New. Added new interface IOemCanExtForIMS to the cellular COM API reference.
IOemIMSStatusChange
New. Added new interface IOemIMSStatusChange to the cellular COM API reference.
Customization and runtime configuration
Phone cover settings
New. Added instructions, sample customization answer file, and testing steps. Use this customization to enable a phone cover app to launch when the phone cover is closed and specify the default setting for the lock screen's auto unlock setting.
Block using SD card for updates
New. Added instructions, sample customization answer file, and testing steps. Use this customization to either allow or block the use of the SD card for phone updates.
Auto scan for phone updates
New. Added instructions, sample customization answer file, and testing steps. Use this customization to show or hide the auto scan for updates setting for phones.
Configure C+G dual SIM settings
New. Added instructions, sample customization answer file, and testing steps. Use this customization to configure the settings for C+G dual SIM phones.
Extract phone numbers in strings
New. Added instructions, sample customization answer file, and testing steps. Use this customization to extend entity extraction by specifying whether the OS should detect a sequence of numbers that is concatenated to a string (in a left-to-right phone language) as a phone number.
Disable voicemail phone number display
New. Added instructions, sample customization answer file, and testing steps. Use this customization to control whether the dialed voicemail phone number is displayed below the Voicemail label on the call progress screen.
Preload the Files app
New. Added instructions, sample customization answer file, and testing steps for partners that want to preload the Files app, which is an app for managing files on Windows Phones.
Preferred data provider list
New. Added instructions, sample customization answer file, and testing steps. For operators that require it, use this customization to specify a list of MCC/MNC pairs for the purchase order (PO) carrier or primary operator so that it can be set as the default data line for phones that have a dual SIM.
Start tile layout for Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1
New. Added instructions and sample customization answer file. Use this customization to configure the Start screen for Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 including adding and prepinning a folder.
Store live tile
New. Added instructions, sample customization answer file, and testing steps. Use this customization to change the default behaviors in the OS. You can turn off the Store live tile and prevent the OS from using cellular data to update the Store live tile in the background.
Cortana phone number
New. Added instructions, sample customization answer file, and testing steps. Use this customization to add a phone book entry for Cortana to allow users to initiate speech from a car that doesn't have support for activating speech on the phone that is connected over Bluetooth. Partners can also determine whether the custom Cortana (or Speech) phone book entry will be added.
Network Time Protocol support
New. Added instructions, sample customization answer file, and testing steps. Use this customization to automatically set the time, using an NTP client, in a Windows Phone device that doesn't support NITZ or when cellular data is not available.
Building images with user-managed software buttons
Added instructions and updated the sample customization answer file to include nav bar settings added in Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1: BurnInProtectionMode, BurnInProtectionIdleTimerTimeout, BurnInProtectionMaskSwitchingPeriod, BurnInProtectionWhiteReplacementColor, BurnInProtectionBlackReplacementColor, UserEducationHintDisable, and DoubleTapOff. Corrected the descriptions for BurnInProtectionWhiteReplacementColor and BurnInProtectionBlackReplacementColor to specify that partners must use ARGB values for the replacement color. Also added information about the default values used by the OS.
Phone metadata in DeviceTargetingInfo
Updated to include a new RoamingSupportPhoneNumber setting, which can be used to specify the OEM or mobile operator's roaming support contact phone number. Partners shipping C+G dual SIM phones may need to set this. Updated the description for the PhoneManufacturer setting and removed the list of OEM IDs that was previously included in the documentation. Partners should contact their Microsoft representative to obtain the OEM ID that applies to them.
Additional Internet APN settings
Updated the instructions and sample customization answer file to include the new IPV4V6XLAT value that you can use for the APNIPTypeIfHidden setting.
Data transfer indicator
Updated. Changed the settings path from Shell/SystemTray/DataActivityIcon to Shell/SystemTray/DataActivity to reflect the last MCSF policy.
Sending SMS messages to SMTP addresses
Updated the instructions and sample customization answer file to include the AllowSMStoSMTPAddress setting, which is used to enable sending SMS messages to SMTP addresses.
Managing runtime configuration data
Updated the Persist variant data section to include more information about the use of the MainOSRTCDataReservedSectors element in the OEMDevicePlatform.xml file.
Dial string overrides when roaming
Updated. The Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 kits contain an incorrect MCSF policy setting for this customization. Partners can work around this issue by creating their own MCSF policy setting, which is described in the updated customization topic.
Improved user experience for phones without a HW camera button
Updated. Added the instructions for using the MCSF policy setting for Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1, HWCameraShutterButtonNotPresent, and added a new sample customization answer file (HWCameraShutterButtonNotPresent.xml) to support this customization. Also updated the description and testing steps to match the current implementation of the customization.
Wi-Fi Sense
Updated. Added a note that all Wi-Fi Sense settings must be on unless Microsoft executive approval has been granted for specific mobile operator requests. Also specified the default values used by the OS for each Wi-Fi Sense setting if partners do not configure the initial default values.
Settings for IMS services
Updated the instructions and sample customization answer file to include information on how to add the resource-only .dll that contains the custom display strings and the format for the values for VoLTEToggleDescription and VoLTEToggleTitle, which now support fully localized strings.
Note that this change only applies if you are using Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1.
Preloaded map data in the user store
Updated the customization description and instructions to include more information.
Voice over LTE call indication
Updated the customization description to indicate that the AMR-WB codec is required for VoLTE call indication.
Dialer codes to launch diagnostic applications
Updated the note to clarify that this customization only works if the app is a Windows Phone Silverlight 8.0 app.
Defining capacitive button behavior
Updated the instructions to state that the allowable values for the VibrateDuration setting is between 0 and 1000 (decimal), in milliseconds. Partners may also use the hexadecimal equivalent for these values (between 0x0 and 0x3E8).
APN configuration
Updated. 464XLAT can be enabled on a per-APN basis by setting the IPType setting to "IPv4v6xlat".
Runtime configuration
Updated. Includes a new Roaming key section, which provides information about the addition of a new key to allow OEMs to create configuration sets (or variants) that are triggered when the roaming state changes.
Customization
Updated the Backwards compatibility with Windows Phone 8 section to include a statement and emphasize that the Windows Phone 8 customization method cannot co-exist with the Windows Phone 8.1 customization method. OEMs must choose one or the other.
Registry values for mobile operator IDs
Updated. Added new MOIDs: ETB-CO and VMO-VN. Renamed AIO Wireless to Cricket Wireless.
Configure Quick Settings
Updated. Corrected a typo in the documentation and updated the code example and instructions to remove the "s" in DefaultQuickSettingsSlotX and corrected this to DefaultQuickSettingSlotX.
APN configuration
Updated. Added warning about the IPv4v6xlat value and roaming to networks that do not support IPv6.
Third-party social networks
Updated. Removed Sina Weibo as one of the supported social networks that can be overridden using the provXML.
Cellular data connection icon
Updated. Fixed the typos in the setting names for EVDODEFAULT, GSMGPRS, and UMTSHSPAPLUS.
Support HTTP cache-control no-transform for MMS
Updated. In the sample customization answer file, corrected the typo in the setting name, which was missing an "s". The corrected setting name is SetCacheControlNoTransform. No updates were made to the instructions, which had the correct setting name.
Screen time-out for AMOLED and OLED displays
Updated the instructions and sample customization answer file to change the setting name from Screen Time-out to ScreenTimeOut to reflect the changes in the MCSF policy file.
Internet sharing (hotspot)
Updated. Added new parameter MaxBluetoothUsers.
Connectivity configuration | MMS configuration | Push proxy gateway configuration
Updated. Corrected case from “IPv4” to “IPV4” in push proxy gateway text and sample XML.
Provisioning and device management
EnterpriseAssignedAccess configuration service provider
New configuration service provider for the enterprise added in Windows Phone 8.1. This CSP allows the enterprise to configure settings and lockdown the device so that only applications and settings in the allow list are available to the users.
DeviceInstanceService configuration service provider | RemoteLock configuration service provider | RemoteRing configuration service provider | PolicyManager configuration service provider | VPN configuration service provider | WiFi configuration service provider
New configuration service providers for the enterprise added in Windows Phone 8.1.
CertificateStore configuration service provider | DeviceLock configuration service provider | DMClient configuration service provider | EnterpriseAppManagement configuration service provider | NodeCache configuration service provider | RemoteWipe configuration service provider | Storage configuration service provider | w7 APPLICATION configuration service provider
Updated. New elements added to the CertificateStore and DMClient CSPs. Some of these CSPs were missing from the previous releases of the docs and are now added back for completeness.
CM_CellularEntries configuration service provider
Updated. Added warning about the IPv4v6xlat value and roaming to networks that do not support IPv6.
CM_CellularEntries configuration service provider
Updated. 464XLAT can be enabled on a per-APN basis by setting the IPType parameter to "IPv4v6xlat".
HotSpot configuration service provider
Updated. Added new parameter MaxBluetoothUsers.
Partner application development
Create a preinstall task for a preloaded application
New. Topic provides guidance about using the Preinstall Task to enable preloaded applications to run code shortly after initial phone setup completes.
ZMedia functions and ZMedia enumerations
Updated. Added new RPAL APIs associated with ZMediaQueue for FM radio.
Testing
Including Qualcomm modem logs in the Field Medic report
New. Describes the Qualcomm modem logging feature.
Test Central overview
Updated. Added location of MTBF specific documentation.
Update
Initialize-FirmwareSubmission cmdlet
Updated. New required field added: -WspcCompliant. This field identifies the submission as Windows Phone Standard Package Compliant.
Update
Updated. Improved the description of Microsoft updates and OEM updates and the process for scanning an update.
Update requirements
Updated. Made several minor corrections.
Update runtime configuration customizations
Updated. Made several minor corrections.
Initialize-FirmwareSubmission cmdlet
Updated. Made several minor corrections and clarified that the type of submission can be image or FFU, but not update.
Ingestion Client for Windows Phone
Updated. Problem escalation instructions were updated, using email to escalate issues is not a supported scenario anymore.
New-RequestForMicrosoftUpdate cmdlet
New. This cmdlet is used to submit Microsoft only request for updates.
Update runtime configuration customizations
Updated. Made several minor corrections to the topic.
Update
Updated. Updated the update installation process diagram and clarified that the default update download size limit is 100 MB and configurable.
New-RequestForUpdate cmdlet
Updated. Added a note indicating that separate RFUs must be submitted for each phone operator pairing.
You can get further details on these OEM changes by following the source link below
source - Microsoft | WPCentral
Microsoft publishes full Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 OEM changelog
The list of feature in the documents is comprehensive and provide a in-depth look at the update, detailing new hardware support and more.
What's new in the documentation for Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1
Phone bring-up
Windows Phone 8.1 Chassis Requirements Specification
Updated for Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1:
- 2.3: Power subsystem : High Voltage Dedicated Charging Port (HVDCP) charging requires the MSM8974Pro or MSM8926 applications processor.
- 2.4: Display :
- Diagonal screen sizes of 6.01" to 7" are now supported for 1280 x 768 WXGA resolution.
- 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution is now supported. For this resolution, the OS renders the UI at 1280 x 768 resolution and displaying pillarboxes for the unused pixels.
- Native qHD resolution is now supported in addition to scaling from HD or WVGA resolution to qHD.
- qHD resolution is now supported on diagonal screen sizes up to 6" and on phones that use the MSM8x12 applications processor.
- Added Table 9 to summarize the options for using software-rendered Back, Start, and Search buttons instead of mechanical or capacitive buttons.
- Added WXGA and qHD to the resolutions that support software-rendered Back, Start, and Search buttons that can be hidden or displayed by users.
- Removed section 2.4.1.3 "qHD support via driver scaling". For information about building phone images for native qHD or scaled qHD see Display.
- 4.4: SIM : Updated for Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1. Removed note specifying the applications processors that support dual SIM for W+G (WCDMA + GSM). For the latest guidance about which applications processors support dual SIM, refer to Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Device Provisioning Partition overview
Updated. Added prescriptive guidance about writing to the DPP from code that runs while the Main OS is loaded.
Security chamber capabilities
Updated for Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1. Added information on new ID_CAP_OEM_CUSTOM capability.
Phone Image Designer
Phone Image Designer: Configure
Updated the description for the Manufacturing Retail image type.
Phone Image Designer: Flash
Updated. Now includes a procedure for test images that uses the ffutool to skip the flashing screen and boot to the OS.
Building and flashing images
Optional features for building images
Updated. Added new entry for WIFI_FEATURE_PACK. This feature removes all cellular-related functionality from the operating system and is intended only for devices that will not be connected to a cellular network.
Building and flashing images
Removed reference to the feature: USBHOSTTEST. This feature was used for Microsoft-internal testing only.
Sign a full flash update (FFU) image
Updated. Now includes information on the manual process used for retail signing of FFU Image files.
OEMInput file contents
Updated for Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1. Updated description of the Resolutions element to include 540x960, the resolution for native qHD.
Optional features for building images
Updated. Added information on the default transport settings for the KDNETUSB_ON and KDUSB_ON features.
Hardware components
Video capture metadata tags
New. Contains details about user-captured MP4 video date taken and location metadata tags.
IP over USB communication protocol
New. Contains details about the communication protocol used by the IP over USB interface.
Browser Optimization Service
New. Contains a comprehensive description of the Browser Optimization Service feature and how to manage exclusion lists.
Display
Updated for Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1. Introduced the following changes:
- Added information about 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution.
- Added information about how to build a phone image for native qHD resolution.
- Added WXGA and qHD to the resolutions that support software-rendered Back, Start, and Search buttons that can be hidden or displayed by users.
Implement capacitive buttons
Updated the description for the Duration value under the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\TOUCH\BUTTONS registry subkey to clarify that this can be set to a value between 0 and 1000 milliseconds (the old text stated a maximum value of 200 milliseconds).
Bluetooth
Updated. Added new PAN 1.0 profile, aptX codec support for A2DP, and browsing support for AVRCP. Corrected Bluetooth icon states.
Dual SIM
Updated. Added C + G support.
User-mode software development
Lock screen snapshot API reference
New. Describes the lock screen snapshot API, which returns data about the contents of the default lock screen. OEMs who implement a custom lock screen solution can use this API to retrieve the default lock screen data, and then they can display this data on their custom lock screen.
IOemCanExtForIMS
New. Added new interface IOemCanExtForIMS to the cellular COM API reference.
IOemIMSStatusChange
New. Added new interface IOemIMSStatusChange to the cellular COM API reference.
Customization and runtime configuration
Phone cover settings
New. Added instructions, sample customization answer file, and testing steps. Use this customization to enable a phone cover app to launch when the phone cover is closed and specify the default setting for the lock screen's auto unlock setting.
Block using SD card for updates
New. Added instructions, sample customization answer file, and testing steps. Use this customization to either allow or block the use of the SD card for phone updates.
Auto scan for phone updates
New. Added instructions, sample customization answer file, and testing steps. Use this customization to show or hide the auto scan for updates setting for phones.
Configure C+G dual SIM settings
New. Added instructions, sample customization answer file, and testing steps. Use this customization to configure the settings for C+G dual SIM phones.
Extract phone numbers in strings
New. Added instructions, sample customization answer file, and testing steps. Use this customization to extend entity extraction by specifying whether the OS should detect a sequence of numbers that is concatenated to a string (in a left-to-right phone language) as a phone number.
Disable voicemail phone number display
New. Added instructions, sample customization answer file, and testing steps. Use this customization to control whether the dialed voicemail phone number is displayed below the Voicemail label on the call progress screen.
Preload the Files app
New. Added instructions, sample customization answer file, and testing steps for partners that want to preload the Files app, which is an app for managing files on Windows Phones.
Preferred data provider list
New. Added instructions, sample customization answer file, and testing steps. For operators that require it, use this customization to specify a list of MCC/MNC pairs for the purchase order (PO) carrier or primary operator so that it can be set as the default data line for phones that have a dual SIM.
Start tile layout for Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1
New. Added instructions and sample customization answer file. Use this customization to configure the Start screen for Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 including adding and prepinning a folder.
Store live tile
New. Added instructions, sample customization answer file, and testing steps. Use this customization to change the default behaviors in the OS. You can turn off the Store live tile and prevent the OS from using cellular data to update the Store live tile in the background.
Cortana phone number
New. Added instructions, sample customization answer file, and testing steps. Use this customization to add a phone book entry for Cortana to allow users to initiate speech from a car that doesn't have support for activating speech on the phone that is connected over Bluetooth. Partners can also determine whether the custom Cortana (or Speech) phone book entry will be added.
Network Time Protocol support
New. Added instructions, sample customization answer file, and testing steps. Use this customization to automatically set the time, using an NTP client, in a Windows Phone device that doesn't support NITZ or when cellular data is not available.
Building images with user-managed software buttons
Added instructions and updated the sample customization answer file to include nav bar settings added in Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1: BurnInProtectionMode, BurnInProtectionIdleTimerTimeout, BurnInProtectionMaskSwitchingPeriod, BurnInProtectionWhiteReplacementColor, BurnInProtectionBlackReplacementColor, UserEducationHintDisable, and DoubleTapOff. Corrected the descriptions for BurnInProtectionWhiteReplacementColor and BurnInProtectionBlackReplacementColor to specify that partners must use ARGB values for the replacement color. Also added information about the default values used by the OS.
Phone metadata in DeviceTargetingInfo
Updated to include a new RoamingSupportPhoneNumber setting, which can be used to specify the OEM or mobile operator's roaming support contact phone number. Partners shipping C+G dual SIM phones may need to set this. Updated the description for the PhoneManufacturer setting and removed the list of OEM IDs that was previously included in the documentation. Partners should contact their Microsoft representative to obtain the OEM ID that applies to them.
Additional Internet APN settings
Updated the instructions and sample customization answer file to include the new IPV4V6XLAT value that you can use for the APNIPTypeIfHidden setting.
Data transfer indicator
Updated. Changed the settings path from Shell/SystemTray/DataActivityIcon to Shell/SystemTray/DataActivity to reflect the last MCSF policy.
Sending SMS messages to SMTP addresses
Updated the instructions and sample customization answer file to include the AllowSMStoSMTPAddress setting, which is used to enable sending SMS messages to SMTP addresses.
Managing runtime configuration data
Updated the Persist variant data section to include more information about the use of the MainOSRTCDataReservedSectors element in the OEMDevicePlatform.xml file.
Dial string overrides when roaming
Updated. The Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 kits contain an incorrect MCSF policy setting for this customization. Partners can work around this issue by creating their own MCSF policy setting, which is described in the updated customization topic.
Improved user experience for phones without a HW camera button
Updated. Added the instructions for using the MCSF policy setting for Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1, HWCameraShutterButtonNotPresent, and added a new sample customization answer file (HWCameraShutterButtonNotPresent.xml) to support this customization. Also updated the description and testing steps to match the current implementation of the customization.
Wi-Fi Sense
Updated. Added a note that all Wi-Fi Sense settings must be on unless Microsoft executive approval has been granted for specific mobile operator requests. Also specified the default values used by the OS for each Wi-Fi Sense setting if partners do not configure the initial default values.
Settings for IMS services
Updated the instructions and sample customization answer file to include information on how to add the resource-only .dll that contains the custom display strings and the format for the values for VoLTEToggleDescription and VoLTEToggleTitle, which now support fully localized strings.
Note that this change only applies if you are using Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1.
Preloaded map data in the user store
Updated the customization description and instructions to include more information.
Voice over LTE call indication
Updated the customization description to indicate that the AMR-WB codec is required for VoLTE call indication.
Dialer codes to launch diagnostic applications
Updated the note to clarify that this customization only works if the app is a Windows Phone Silverlight 8.0 app.
Defining capacitive button behavior
Updated the instructions to state that the allowable values for the VibrateDuration setting is between 0 and 1000 (decimal), in milliseconds. Partners may also use the hexadecimal equivalent for these values (between 0x0 and 0x3E8).
APN configuration
Updated. 464XLAT can be enabled on a per-APN basis by setting the IPType setting to "IPv4v6xlat".
Runtime configuration
Updated. Includes a new Roaming key section, which provides information about the addition of a new key to allow OEMs to create configuration sets (or variants) that are triggered when the roaming state changes.
Customization
Updated the Backwards compatibility with Windows Phone 8 section to include a statement and emphasize that the Windows Phone 8 customization method cannot co-exist with the Windows Phone 8.1 customization method. OEMs must choose one or the other.
Registry values for mobile operator IDs
Updated. Added new MOIDs: ETB-CO and VMO-VN. Renamed AIO Wireless to Cricket Wireless.
Configure Quick Settings
Updated. Corrected a typo in the documentation and updated the code example and instructions to remove the "s" in DefaultQuickSettingsSlotX and corrected this to DefaultQuickSettingSlotX.
APN configuration
Updated. Added warning about the IPv4v6xlat value and roaming to networks that do not support IPv6.
Third-party social networks
Updated. Removed Sina Weibo as one of the supported social networks that can be overridden using the provXML.
Cellular data connection icon
Updated. Fixed the typos in the setting names for EVDODEFAULT, GSMGPRS, and UMTSHSPAPLUS.
Support HTTP cache-control no-transform for MMS
Updated. In the sample customization answer file, corrected the typo in the setting name, which was missing an "s". The corrected setting name is SetCacheControlNoTransform. No updates were made to the instructions, which had the correct setting name.
Screen time-out for AMOLED and OLED displays
Updated the instructions and sample customization answer file to change the setting name from Screen Time-out to ScreenTimeOut to reflect the changes in the MCSF policy file.
Internet sharing (hotspot)
Updated. Added new parameter MaxBluetoothUsers.
Connectivity configuration | MMS configuration | Push proxy gateway configuration
Updated. Corrected case from “IPv4” to “IPV4” in push proxy gateway text and sample XML.
Provisioning and device management
EnterpriseAssignedAccess configuration service provider
New configuration service provider for the enterprise added in Windows Phone 8.1. This CSP allows the enterprise to configure settings and lockdown the device so that only applications and settings in the allow list are available to the users.
DeviceInstanceService configuration service provider | RemoteLock configuration service provider | RemoteRing configuration service provider | PolicyManager configuration service provider | VPN configuration service provider | WiFi configuration service provider
New configuration service providers for the enterprise added in Windows Phone 8.1.
CertificateStore configuration service provider | DeviceLock configuration service provider | DMClient configuration service provider | EnterpriseAppManagement configuration service provider | NodeCache configuration service provider | RemoteWipe configuration service provider | Storage configuration service provider | w7 APPLICATION configuration service provider
Updated. New elements added to the CertificateStore and DMClient CSPs. Some of these CSPs were missing from the previous releases of the docs and are now added back for completeness.
CM_CellularEntries configuration service provider
Updated. Added warning about the IPv4v6xlat value and roaming to networks that do not support IPv6.
CM_CellularEntries configuration service provider
Updated. 464XLAT can be enabled on a per-APN basis by setting the IPType parameter to "IPv4v6xlat".
HotSpot configuration service provider
Updated. Added new parameter MaxBluetoothUsers.
Partner application development
Create a preinstall task for a preloaded application
New. Topic provides guidance about using the Preinstall Task to enable preloaded applications to run code shortly after initial phone setup completes.
ZMedia functions and ZMedia enumerations
Updated. Added new RPAL APIs associated with ZMediaQueue for FM radio.
Testing
Including Qualcomm modem logs in the Field Medic report
New. Describes the Qualcomm modem logging feature.
Test Central overview
Updated. Added location of MTBF specific documentation.
Update
Initialize-FirmwareSubmission cmdlet
Updated. New required field added: -WspcCompliant. This field identifies the submission as Windows Phone Standard Package Compliant.
Update
Updated. Improved the description of Microsoft updates and OEM updates and the process for scanning an update.
Update requirements
Updated. Made several minor corrections.
Update runtime configuration customizations
Updated. Made several minor corrections.
Initialize-FirmwareSubmission cmdlet
Updated. Made several minor corrections and clarified that the type of submission can be image or FFU, but not update.
Ingestion Client for Windows Phone
Updated. Problem escalation instructions were updated, using email to escalate issues is not a supported scenario anymore.
New-RequestForMicrosoftUpdate cmdlet
New. This cmdlet is used to submit Microsoft only request for updates.
Update runtime configuration customizations
Updated. Made several minor corrections to the topic.
Update
Updated. Updated the update installation process diagram and clarified that the default update download size limit is 100 MB and configurable.
New-RequestForUpdate cmdlet
Updated. Added a note indicating that separate RFUs must be submitted for each phone operator pairing.
You can get further details on these OEM changes by following the source link below
source - Microsoft | WPCentral
DJs
Two separate software versions will be installed, starting with version 8.10.12400.899 which will be followed by version 8.10.14147.180. At the end of both these updates, you will be running Windows Phone 8.1 Updated 1 (aka GDR1).
The GDR1 update to Windows Phone 8.1 brings a few new features and improvements, including the ability to stack your Live Tiles into folders. These Live Folders retain the Live notifications and can be resized to hold more tiles. The update also allows those in India, Australia and Canada to use an alpha version of Cortana. China and the U.K. will have their own beta version of the personal assistant made available. Additionally the update will allow you can merge multiple SMS messages together to forward or delete. You will also be able to customize your alarm's snooze settings.
The Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 (GDR1) will automatically be pushed out to your device if you have signed up for the Developer Preview. If you have not signed up to receive the update, you can expect it to be pushed to you eventually once it has undergone the usual testing. If you have managed to install the update, please leave us a comment and tell us about your experience.
Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Developer Preview released
Microsoft has released a Developer Preview version of Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1, to those who have signed up for the Preview for Developers program. Those who have not signed up for the Developer Preview, can still access Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 by installing it through Microsoft's App Studio program.
Two separate software versions will be installed, starting with version 8.10.12400.899 which will be followed by version 8.10.14147.180. At the end of both these updates, you will be running Windows Phone 8.1 Updated 1 (aka GDR1).The GDR1 update to Windows Phone 8.1 brings a few new features and improvements, including the ability to stack your Live Tiles into folders. These Live Folders retain the Live notifications and can be resized to hold more tiles. The update also allows those in India, Australia and Canada to use an alpha version of Cortana. China and the U.K. will have their own beta version of the personal assistant made available. Additionally the update will allow you can merge multiple SMS messages together to forward or delete. You will also be able to customize your alarm's snooze settings.
The Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 (GDR1) will automatically be pushed out to your device if you have signed up for the Developer Preview. If you have not signed up to receive the update, you can expect it to be pushed to you eventually once it has undergone the usual testing. If you have managed to install the update, please leave us a comment and tell us about your experience.
DJs
Microsoft's Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 reaches RTM, may arrive next week for developers
Microsoft's Windows Phone 8.1 update is now rolling out to Windows Phone 8 users. But Microsoft has been hard at work developing the next update to their mobile platform, which is dubbed GDR1. This update has reportedly already reached RTM, which means it has been released to manufacturers in order to be installed in a new generation of devices.
The GDR1 update could eventually be released as Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 to existing Windows Phones and is expected to being many enhancements for OEMs along with a few new features for end users. Before it reaches the general public, Microsoft could push out the update for those using Preview for Developers as early as next week.
The Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 is expected to bring the following new features and improvements:
- Expansion of Cortana to more regions - With Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1, Cortana will be rolled out beyond the US, and will be made available to users in UK and China. Meanwhile Microsoft's digital voice assistant will also be released in alpha form to users in Canada, India and Australia.
- Folders on the Start Screen will allow users to grouple multiple Live tiles into a particular category (folder) for better organization of your tiles. You will be able to label and arrange the folders any way you choose. They are created by simply dragging one app on top of another and then naming the folder. This feature is already available on Windows 8/RT so it makes sense that Windows Phone users get to experience it too.
- Support for Interactive Cases will allow manufacturers like HTC to bring their Dot View case to Windows Phones. While the company has still not announced their rumored HTC One W8, the addition of this feature on Windows Phones could indicate a Windows Phone running HTC One M8 could be in our futures.
- Updates to Xbox Music will offer better performance while launching the app along with some returning features like background synchronization, swipe to advance and "quickplay".
- Ability to select multiple SMS messages for deleting or forwarding.
- Voice over LTE support.
- Support for extra resolutions and more devices.
- A medium Live Tile for the native Microsoft Store app which will refresh every 6 hours with the latest updates on content.
- An apps corner for business users, which will allow them to better control how apps can be accessed in certain environments
- Support for NTP (Network Time Protocol).
- Cortana can be added as phonebook entry to enable integration with car’s navigation system.
- Dual-SIM capability for both GSM+CDMA networks.
- “Auto scan for updates” entry can be hidden by OEMs.
- SD-card support no longer required for OEMs.
- OEMs can change the Start screen layout.
source - The Verge | NokiaPowerUser
DJs
Microsoft is working on Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1, will likely arrive this year
Microsoft has still to rollout the Windows Phone 8.1 update to existing Windows Phone devices, but the company already seems to be working on the first update to their mobile operating system. Microsoft is reportedly in the latter stages of internally testing Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 (General Distribution Release).
Microsoft is reportedly in the "dogfooding" stage, which means the company's developers are currently using the update on their devices internally. While this doesn't necessarily mean the update is ready for public consumption, it does indicate that it is already usable on consumer devices.
Nothing is known about the features expected on the GDR1 update of Windows Phone 8.1. With Windows Phone 8, Microsoft released three GDR updates, which brought several new features and improvements to the platform. While GDR updates don't usually bring big changes, we can expect Microsoft to continue their trend to catch up with iOS and Android, and hopefully overtake the veteran platforms in features.
Once developers have completed internally testing the GDR1 update, it will hopefully be rolled out to the wider developer community. However it is important to note that the Windows Phone 8.1 Developer Preview was a major update, which required developers to enhance their apps for the release. This may not be the case with GDR1, so we wont be surprised if it skips a Developer Preview release.
source - Neowin | WMPoweruser