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The keyboard can be shaped to take over the entire screen width, or made smaller to the left or right side depending on the users preferred hand usage. There are two distinct ways to enable the one-handed keyboard on Windows 10 for phones.
Leave us a comment below if you have tested the one-handed keyboard on your Windows 10 phablet.
source - WindowsCentral
Windows 10 has a one-handed keyboard for phablets
The second technical preview of Windows 10 for phones (build 10051) brings several new features and enhancements while making itself available across a wide array of devices. One of the features not officially mentioned in the changelog is the one-handed keyboard for large screen phones.
The keyboard can be shaped to take over the entire screen width, or made smaller to the left or right side depending on the users preferred hand usage. There are two distinct ways to enable the one-handed keyboard on Windows 10 for phones.
- Open the keyboard in any app
- Press and hold the '&123' key on the left side
- Choose the keyboard icon
- Select which option you want: full, left, or right
Check out the following video demonstrating the feature on the Lumia 1520, which has a 6 inch display. It should also work on other large screen handsets, but will not appear on smaller screen devices.
Leave us a comment below if you have tested the one-handed keyboard on your Windows 10 phablet.
source - WindowsCentral
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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 - PhoneArena
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs. Nokia Lumia 1520 - Video Comparison
The Nokia Lumia 1520 has been around for along a year now, and it seems to be fighting a lone battle against the continuous lineup of phablets on the Android platform. One of the top large screen phone choices this year is the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, and despite being physically smaller than the Lumia 1520, its on a quest for domination.
Samsung has years of experience building phablets, and they know how to properly take advantage of their larger screens. The addition of the S-Pen Stylus and software enhancements, make the Note 4 a top choice for anyone looking to purchase a phablet sized device.
The Lumia 1520 is not just a phone with a large screen though, its strength is in its 20MP PureView camera. While you are also blessed with full access to Microsoft Office apps on the large screened Lumia, it doesn't come close to productivity offered by the Note.
Pricing on the other hand favors the older Lumia 1520, which can now be purchased for free with a two-year contract. The Note 4 will require you to spend at least $300 with the similar contract with your carrier, but thats expected with the amount of features you get in return,
For now, the Galaxy Note 4 with Android is clearly superior over anything Microsoft has to offer. We hope that we will have some better competition once Windows 10 arrives on phones sometime next year.
source - PhoneArena
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Apple has entered the 'phablet' market with the launch of the large screen iPhone 6 Plus. Obviously this device faces a lot of competition from Android handsets, but lets see how it fairs against the sole Windows Phone phablet - the Nokia Lumia 1520.
Here's another video of the iPhone 6 Plus and Lumia 1520 which compares their sizes
source - +JuanBagnell | +WPCentral
Apple iPhone 6 Plus vs. Nokia Lumia 1520 - Video Comparison
Apple has entered the 'phablet' market with the launch of the large screen iPhone 6 Plus. Obviously this device faces a lot of competition from Android handsets, but lets see how it fairs against the sole Windows Phone phablet - the Nokia Lumia 1520.
Here's another video of the iPhone 6 Plus and Lumia 1520 which compares their sizes
source - +JuanBagnell | +WPCentral
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The Windows Phone Support team has confirmed that the Nokia Lumia 1020 and Nokia Lumia 1520 on AT&T along with the Nokia Lumia 920 on T-Mobile Germany are now eligible to receive the Lumia Cyan update even if they are running the Windows Phone 8.1 Developer Preview.
source - Microsoft (Twitter)
Lumia Cyan now available for some Developer Preview devices
As you may know, those running the Windows Phone Developer Preview are not eligible for the Lumia Cyan update and have to revert back to the commercial version of Windows Phone 8.0 in order to receive Nokia's custom update. Fortunately it looks like Microsoft has rectified the issue for some devices.
The Windows Phone Support team has confirmed that the Nokia Lumia 1020 and Nokia Lumia 1520 on AT&T along with the Nokia Lumia 920 on T-Mobile Germany are now eligible to receive the Lumia Cyan update even if they are running the Windows Phone 8.1 Developer Preview.
Hello Folks,
As part of our effort to resolve the issue with updating to Cyan while on the Preview for Developer program, we have rolled out the Cyan update to three specific device types this afternoon.Microsoft's Greg Sullivan (@gregwardo) has also confirmed this on Twitter:
Customers on the following devices and participating in the Preview for Developer program can now take the Cyan update:
- Nokia Lumia 1020 – Branded on AT&T
- Nokia Lumia 1520 – Branded on AT&T
We continue to work on releasing the other devices to receive Cyan as part of the Preview for Developer program and hope to have more information in the future.
- Nokia Lumia 920 – Branded T-Mobile Germany
Thank you.
Cyan update rolling to #WindowsPhone developer preview Lumia 1020 and 1520 on ATT, T-Mo Germany Lumia 920. More soon...
— Greg Sullivan (@gregwardo) August 26, 2014Its likely that Microsoft is making sure they have fixed the issue by issuing the update to a few devices to begin with. We can be sure that the other handsets will also be able to enjoy Lumia Cyan soon. If you own one of the above devices, please leave us a comment and let us know if you have received the Lumia Cyan update. You can also manually check for the update on your device by heading to Settings > Phone Update > Check for Updates. | Here's all you need to know about Windows Phone 8.1 |
| Here's all you need to know about Nokia's Lumia Cyan |
 | When will my device receive Windows Phone 8.1 |
source - Microsoft (Twitter)
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AT&T has started rolling out the Windows Phone 8.1 update with Nokia Cyan for the Nokia Lumia 1520 on its network. This means customers of the Lumia 1520 on AT&T will get to enjoy the latest features like the Cortana digital voice assistant and the Action Center to manage your notifications.
Those who have the Windows Phone 8.1 Developer Preview, may want to downgrade to Windows Phone 8.0 in order to install the new update. You can check out our guide on how to downgrade your Nokia Lumia to Windows Phone 8.0 from Windows Phone 8.1 Developer Preview.
source - AT&T
Nokia Lumia 1520 for AT&T receives Windows Phone 8.1 software update
AT&T has started rolling out the Windows Phone 8.1 update with Nokia Cyan for the Nokia Lumia 1520 on its network. This means customers of the Lumia 1520 on AT&T will get to enjoy the latest features like the Cortana digital voice assistant and the Action Center to manage your notifications.
These are just some of the huge list of improvements headed to your Lumia 1520 with Windows Phone 8.1 and Nokia Cyan. AT&T also announced that the update "takes full advantage of the Lumia 1520’s Quad-core processor, large, bright 6-inch HD 1080p display, and Nokia Rich Recording suite - four digital microphones and 140 dB recording range", but it is unclear if that means any more than that you'll get better sound when recording.
The update will be pushed to your device OTA, and you should receive a notification when it is ready to be installed. You can also manually check for the update under Settings.
| Here's all you need to know about Windows Phone 8.1 |
| Here's all you need to know about Nokia's Lumia Cyan |
| When will my device receive Windows Phone 8.1 |
Those who have the Windows Phone 8.1 Developer Preview, may want to downgrade to Windows Phone 8.0 in order to install the new update. You can check out our guide on how to downgrade your Nokia Lumia to Windows Phone 8.0 from Windows Phone 8.1 Developer Preview.
source - AT&T
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source - FoneArena
Nokia Lumia 1520 vs. Sony Xperia Z2 - Camera Comparison
The Sony Xperia Z2 offers on of the best cameras on the Android world. Its 20.7MP sensor has very few who can compete with it. So how will Sony's flagship fair against a Windows Phone device from Nokia? Namely the Nokia Lumia 1520 which offers a 20MP camera of its own with a few tricks included
Both Nokia and Sony have been competing in the smartphone camera space long before the rise of the modern smartphone. Leave us a comment and let us know which you think is better and if this video will help you select either one of these smartphones as your next device
source - FoneArena
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It turns out that the unlocked Lumia 1520.3 (RM-938) supports the same AWS bands used by T-Mobile. Additionally, this device is also capable of running on AT&T's LTE network. Since it is unlocked, and not tied down to AT&T's network, this version of the Lumia 1520 uses the Qi standard for wireless charging instead of the PMA standard used by AT&T. In addition, the unlocked version comes with 32GB of native storage, double the amount that the carrier locked AT&T unit offers you.
Unlocked Nokia Lumia 1520 available in the U.S., can be used with T-Mobile
The Nokia Lumia 1520 is available in the U.S. exclusively through AT&T. While T-Mobile customers don't have access to Nokia's phablet, they can now purchase the unlocked version through various online retailers including Amazon, NegriElectronics and NewEgg.
It turns out that the unlocked Lumia 1520.3 (RM-938) supports the same AWS bands used by T-Mobile. Additionally, this device is also capable of running on AT&T's LTE network. Since it is unlocked, and not tied down to AT&T's network, this version of the Lumia 1520 uses the Qi standard for wireless charging instead of the PMA standard used by AT&T. In addition, the unlocked version comes with 32GB of native storage, double the amount that the carrier locked AT&T unit offers you.
The only downside to purchasing an unlocked device, is the lack of carrier subsidies. This means you will have to be willing to pay around $657 in order to purchase the handset. However it is important to note that T-Mobile no longer offers carrier contracts with subsidized prices, so purchasing an unlocked device through a retailer works just as well.
| Negri Electronics | BUY NOW |
| NewEgg | BUY NOW (out-of-stock) |
| Amazon | BLACK | YELLOW | WHITE [RM-937] |
Negri Electronics only has the device in Black, while yellow and white variants are on back order. NewEgg currently reports that their units are out of stock, but they have the Lumia 1520 priced at $624. Amazon does carry the unlocked version in all three colors, but it doesn't support all the LTE bands required by T-Mobile.
source - WPCentral
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Samsung Galaxy S5 vs. Nokia Lumia 1520 - Video Comparison
Usually Windows Phones have always been a step behind Android in the specs department. This year however we see the Nokia Lumia 1520 is poised and ready to take on the usual barrage of Android smartphone flagships including the Samsung Galaxy S5. But does the Lumia 1520 have what it takes to convert a Galaxy fanboy? Lets find out
The Lumia 1520 was launched in the US through AT&T at a very competitive $100 on-contract price. This was an amazing value for what the device offered, but the carrier seems to have increased the price to $200, which happens to be the same cost as the Galaxy S5. In terms of off-contract prices, the Lumia 1520 still costs only $585 compared to the $650 pricing of the newer Galaxy S5.
In terms of hardware, the Lumia 1520 has the advantage of a larger display and a 20MP camera with Optical Image Stabilization. With the Galaxy S5 we get some added value from the finger print scanner, heart rate monitor and IP67 protection not found on the Windows Phone. You also get a slightly faster processor, but unless you are into the "value" features of the Galaxy S5 we feel the Lumia 1520 is the better performer of the two.
On the software side you get Android 4.4.2 with an updated TouchWiz Nature UX on your Galaxy S5. While we are personally not fans of TouchWiz itself, Android is still a more mature platform than Windows Phone, with a more diverse set of features and a larger catalog of apps. Even though Windows Phones still perform better than Android in most cases, the customizability appeal of Android is undeniable. Microsoft's mobile platform will take a huge step forward once the Windows Phone 8.1 update arrives, but Android will still be the more mature platform of the two.
At the end of the day, you will get an amazing device either way, so its important to understand which of the two will serve you best. Check if you favorite apps are available on both platforms and try both devices out at your local carrier store before picking one for yourself.
source - PhoneArena
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The Nokia Lumia 1520 on the AT&T network in the US is receiving a new software update which brings version 1028.3534.1347.2001 to the device. The update does not include any new features, but it does reportedly bring general performance and usability improvements.
The update is being pushed OTA (over-the-air) and you will receive a notification when it is available for your device. You can also manually check for the update by heading to Settings > Phone Update. YOu can also watch the following video for guidance on updating your Lumia 1520.
source - WMPowerUser
Nokia Lumia 1520 for AT&T receives firmware update which offers smoother performance
The Nokia Lumia 1520 on the AT&T network in the US is receiving a new software update which brings version 1028.3534.1347.2001 to the device. The update does not include any new features, but it does reportedly bring general performance and usability improvements.
The update is being pushed OTA (over-the-air) and you will receive a notification when it is available for your device. You can also manually check for the update by heading to Settings > Phone Update. YOu can also watch the following video for guidance on updating your Lumia 1520.
source - WMPowerUser
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The Samsung Galaxy S5 comes with a 16MP ISOCELL camera,compared to the 13MP camera on last year's Samsung Galaxy S4. You get a reasonably large 1/2.5" sensor, which is larger than most Android phone sensors, only giving way to the 1/2.3" sensor found on the Sony Xperia Z1. Samsung has also managed to cram in 16 million pixels, instead of 13 million ensuring that the pixel size remains at 1.1 microns.
The ISOCELL technology, however, decreases the cross-talk interference between adjacent pixel cells, which bleeds light meant for one pixel, into the neighboring pieces. This allegedly overcomes the problem with stuffing many small pixels close to each other, which some argue is the reason behind the artifacts that often appear with Sony's 20 MP photos from the Z1, for instance. Samsung also explained that the pixels in the ISOCELL sensor have 30% larger well capacity. This means that each individual pixel can receive more light before saturating itself, which results into a wider dynamic range, and better color representation.
In addition, Samsung claims the fastest in the industry 0.3 seconds shot-to-shot times with the Galaxy S5, and the camera interface got a number of extra features, like the Selective Focus mode, that you see in action on the right. Also, the camera on the S5 shoots in wide view 16 MP mode by default, while the full 13 MP resolution of the S4, for instance, produces photos in 4:3 format.
However without an optical image stabilization module, the low-light performance of the Galaxy S5 might be called under question here. Luckily, an abundance of real-life camera samples with the S5 just appeared, putting the 16 MP ISOCELL sensor through its paces in various scenarios. We have the camera tested under indoor, outdoor, and night conditions, as well as some macro samples.
Check out the following comparisons between the Galaxy S5 and the Galaxy S4
Check out the following comparisons between the Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 3 and the Nokia Lumia 1520.
sources - Mobile Review | Hi-Tech
Samsung Galaxy S5 camera compared with the Galaxy S4, Note 3 and Lumia 1520
The Samsung Galaxy S5 comes with a 16MP ISOCELL camera,compared to the 13MP camera on last year's Samsung Galaxy S4. You get a reasonably large 1/2.5" sensor, which is larger than most Android phone sensors, only giving way to the 1/2.3" sensor found on the Sony Xperia Z1. Samsung has also managed to cram in 16 million pixels, instead of 13 million ensuring that the pixel size remains at 1.1 microns.
The ISOCELL technology, however, decreases the cross-talk interference between adjacent pixel cells, which bleeds light meant for one pixel, into the neighboring pieces. This allegedly overcomes the problem with stuffing many small pixels close to each other, which some argue is the reason behind the artifacts that often appear with Sony's 20 MP photos from the Z1, for instance. Samsung also explained that the pixels in the ISOCELL sensor have 30% larger well capacity. This means that each individual pixel can receive more light before saturating itself, which results into a wider dynamic range, and better color representation.
In addition, Samsung claims the fastest in the industry 0.3 seconds shot-to-shot times with the Galaxy S5, and the camera interface got a number of extra features, like the Selective Focus mode, that you see in action on the right. Also, the camera on the S5 shoots in wide view 16 MP mode by default, while the full 13 MP resolution of the S4, for instance, produces photos in 4:3 format.
However without an optical image stabilization module, the low-light performance of the Galaxy S5 might be called under question here. Luckily, an abundance of real-life camera samples with the S5 just appeared, putting the 16 MP ISOCELL sensor through its paces in various scenarios. We have the camera tested under indoor, outdoor, and night conditions, as well as some macro samples.
Check out the following comparisons between the Galaxy S5 and the Galaxy S4
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Check out the following comparisons between the Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 3 and the Nokia Lumia 1520.
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sources - Mobile Review | Hi-Tech
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Reliance Communications, one of the leading mobile operators in India, is offering the Nokia Lumia 1520 and Nokia Lumia 1320 under Zero Down Payment Plan.The plan offers unlimited STD and local calls, unlimited high-speed 3G internet, unlimited SMS (up to 3,000 as per TRAI’s restrictions), and free national roaming with the devices at zero down payment.
The Nokia Lumia 1520 features a 6 inch 1080p full HD display, up to 64GB of internal storage, a 20 megapixel PureView camera with Carl Zeiss optics capable of 1080p video capture, and a quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor with 2GB of RAM
The Nokia Lumia 1320 features a 6 inch touch display with a 720 by 1280 pixel resolution, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded by an additional 64GB through microSD, a 5 megapixel camera capable of 1080p video capture, a secondary VGA camera for video calls and is powered by a 1.7GHz dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM.
Reliance is offering a monthly rental plan of Rs 3,349 for the Lumia 1520 and Rs 2,199 for the Lumia 1320 on a 24 month contract. The Lumia 1320 is also available on 12 months EMI plan where you have to pay Rs 3,152 per month for 12 months.
The offer is only available at selected Nokia Stores and at online Reliance shop. The EMI offer is available for Citibank, Standard Chartered, and ICICI Bank credit cards only.
Are you planning on purchasing either one of these phablets on the Reliance network ?
Nokia Lumia 1520 and Lumia 1320 available under Zero Down Payment Plan from Reliance
Reliance Communications, one of the leading mobile operators in India, is offering the Nokia Lumia 1520 and Nokia Lumia 1320 under Zero Down Payment Plan.The plan offers unlimited STD and local calls, unlimited high-speed 3G internet, unlimited SMS (up to 3,000 as per TRAI’s restrictions), and free national roaming with the devices at zero down payment.
The Nokia Lumia 1520 features a 6 inch 1080p full HD display, up to 64GB of internal storage, a 20 megapixel PureView camera with Carl Zeiss optics capable of 1080p video capture, and a quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor with 2GB of RAM
The Nokia Lumia 1320 features a 6 inch touch display with a 720 by 1280 pixel resolution, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded by an additional 64GB through microSD, a 5 megapixel camera capable of 1080p video capture, a secondary VGA camera for video calls and is powered by a 1.7GHz dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM.
Reliance is offering a monthly rental plan of Rs 3,349 for the Lumia 1520 and Rs 2,199 for the Lumia 1320 on a 24 month contract. The Lumia 1320 is also available on 12 months EMI plan where you have to pay Rs 3,152 per month for 12 months.
The offer is only available at selected Nokia Stores and at online Reliance shop. The EMI offer is available for Citibank, Standard Chartered, and ICICI Bank credit cards only.
Are you planning on purchasing either one of these phablets on the Reliance network ?
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One of the great things about Windows Phones is that it offers a smooth experience across all of its devices. So you can expect the higher end handsets like the Nokia Lumia 1520 to offer a stellar performance. The folks at Rightware have put some of the top mobile devices in a series of gaming benchmarks tests and it turns out the Lumia 1520 has come out on top.
What's interesting here is that the Lumia 1520 has even managed to best the yet-to-be-released Samsung Galaxy S5. The new Samsung flagship comes with a newer Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU, but the same Adreno 330 GPU. Still, those that were expecting a breakthrough with Samsung's new flagship will be surprised. Rounding out the top five behind these two are the Asus PadFone Infinity 2, Pantech Vega Secret Note and the Sony Xperia Z Ultra.
All the devices arguably finished within inches of each other on the gaming centric Basemark X benchmark, making any of them a fine choice. When you look at the overall, Basemark OSII category, the Lumia 1520 finished in the top five (fifth), but still ahead of the Samsung Galaxy S5.
source - Rightware | NokiaPowerUser
Nokia Lumia 1520 beats Samsung Galaxy S5 in gaming benchmark test
One of the great things about Windows Phones is that it offers a smooth experience across all of its devices. So you can expect the higher end handsets like the Nokia Lumia 1520 to offer a stellar performance. The folks at Rightware have put some of the top mobile devices in a series of gaming benchmarks tests and it turns out the Lumia 1520 has come out on top.
What's interesting here is that the Lumia 1520 has even managed to best the yet-to-be-released Samsung Galaxy S5. The new Samsung flagship comes with a newer Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU, but the same Adreno 330 GPU. Still, those that were expecting a breakthrough with Samsung's new flagship will be surprised. Rounding out the top five behind these two are the Asus PadFone Infinity 2, Pantech Vega Secret Note and the Sony Xperia Z Ultra.
All the devices arguably finished within inches of each other on the gaming centric Basemark X benchmark, making any of them a fine choice. When you look at the overall, Basemark OSII category, the Lumia 1520 finished in the top five (fifth), but still ahead of the Samsung Galaxy S5.
source - Rightware | NokiaPowerUser
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The Nokia Lumia 1520 phablet is now receiving a firmware update which brings the Windows Phone 8.0.10521.155 software version. You should receive a notification when the update is available for your device, but you can also manually check for the update by heading to Settings > Phone Update and clicking on Check for Updates.
The update takes between 5 and 10 minutes to install once it is downloaded, and you won't be able to make or take calls during this time. You should use a Wi-Fi connection while downloading the update if you want to save your data allowance. You should have your battery charged to at least 50% before starting the process.
If you've updated your Nokia Lumia 1520, and come across any new features, please leave us a comment below and let us know whats new on your phablet.
source - WMPowerUser
Nokia Lumia 1520 receives new firmware update
The Nokia Lumia 1520 phablet is now receiving a firmware update which brings the Windows Phone 8.0.10521.155 software version. You should receive a notification when the update is available for your device, but you can also manually check for the update by heading to Settings > Phone Update and clicking on Check for Updates.
The update takes between 5 and 10 minutes to install once it is downloaded, and you won't be able to make or take calls during this time. You should use a Wi-Fi connection while downloading the update if you want to save your data allowance. You should have your battery charged to at least 50% before starting the process.
If you've updated your Nokia Lumia 1520, and come across any new features, please leave us a comment below and let us know whats new on your phablet.
Firmware and OS update for #Lumia1520 with general performance and usability improvements. pic.twitter.com/G65zxG3uuY
— Nawzil (@Nawzil8) March 2, 2014source - WMPowerUser