Nokia Amber Update/GDR2

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#884244 25-Aug-2013 16:58

Perhaps I used the wrong term when I said lock screen. Perhaps the sleep screen might have been better.

Anyway you still have to unlock or wake up the Lumias to see any waiting messages etc which is a pain. Once glance at an older Nokia and you know whether or not there's a message waiting.

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#884248 25-Aug-2013 17:17

chinagirlnz: So I see the amber update is now available in NZ:

http://www.nokia.com/global/support/software-update/wp8-software-update/wp8-availability-in-asia-pacific/
New Zealand
Product      Description      Latest version              Lumia Amber update
Lumia 520 Telecom          1030.6408.1309.0004   Waiting for approval
Lumia 820 Vodafone        3047.0000.1328.3009  Available
Lumia 920 Telecom          3047.0000.1326.2009   Available

I have a Lumia 920 on Vodafone, but when I check for Updates, none are available.

Anyone know when the update to Vodafone for the 920 will come (or how I can get it without resorting to flashing?)

Thanks in advance ....

From what I've read the Amber update is not available for the 520 and 625:

The software won't be available on the 520 and 625, because those two smartphones have a smaller display memory, according to Nokia.

http://www.computerworld.co.nz/article/523952/nokia_updates_lumia_smartphones_camera_app_better_imaging/

But then there are other websites (including Nokia) saying it will be available sometime in September and/or pending approval.

The update will be rolled out in stages depending on the model and country. The Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 will be getting it first, along with US models 928, 810, 521. Nokia expects to complete the rollout for the 920, 820, 720, 620 and 520 by the end of September.
You can check if the update is available for your phone and country here:

http://www.nokia.com/global/support/software-update/wp8-software-update/wp8-availability-in-asia-pacific/

http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_lumia_amber_update_rolling_out_now-news-6586.php

http://www.nokia.com/global/support/software-update/wp8-software-update/

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#884249 25-Aug-2013 17:20

The 520 is getting GDR2/Amber as an over the air update, the 625 already has it installed at factory as shipped

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#884254 25-Aug-2013 17:30

the "display memory" thing is around glance screen and double tap to wake specifically from what I've read

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#884793 26-Aug-2013 15:53

andrewNZ: Have you enabled the glance screen and/or double tap to wake?
I believe double tap is pretty hungry, and I suspect glance is too.

Yeah i turned those off, battery is much better. 7 hours off the charger still at 85%, been using a few texts and sent pictures over 3g.

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#884825 26-Aug-2013 16:26

It's better battery on the 925 which has AMOLED screen rather than LCD, where black really isn't off

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#884930 26-Aug-2013 19:12

Another problem I am seeing since going to GDR2, my WiFi disconnects after a couple of minutes after turning it off (not power down). You can see it reconnecting to WiFi soon after turning it back on. I see others reporting this on WPcentral.

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#884934 26-Aug-2013 19:35

One more thing to my last post. WiFi only drops when running on battery. While charging it does not drop off.

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#884969 26-Aug-2013 20:53

Probably stating the obvious here, but there is an option under Advanced in Wifi "Keep WiFi on when screen times out"?

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#884982 26-Aug-2013 21:25

That's it. The GDR2 update must have reset it. Thanks.

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#885772 28-Aug-2013 11:03

Vodafone L820 updated yesterday, not automatic did check for it and surprise it updated..Good stuff! Can't get the Video trimmer app from the App store is that a NZ thing or L820 thing?

Loving the double tap to wake function so far...lets see if my battery will feel the same way later this afternoon/evening?

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#885776 28-Aug-2013 11:05

Automatic check is once a week, so you forced it to be earlier

What's up with Video Trimmer? You can see it but not install? It's working for me but I use USA Store

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#885786 28-Aug-2013 11:18

BigStu: Can't get the Video trimmer app from the App store is that a NZ thing or L820 thing?

Well I have it on my 920 from the NZ store.

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#885789 28-Aug-2013 11:22

BigStu: Vodafone L820 updated yesterday, not automatic did check for it and surprise it updated..Good stuff! Can't get the Video trimmer app from the App store is that a NZ thing or L820 thing?

Loving the double tap to wake function so far...lets see if my battery will feel the same way later this afternoon/evening?

"Both apps will be available to download for all Nokia Lumia smartphones running Windows Phone 8 that have the Lumia Amber software." - http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/08/15/nokia-video-trimmer-and-video-upload-land-with-lumia-amber-update/

Is it simply not in your store? Try the QR code on the link above?

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#885811 28-Aug-2013 12:14

That was link i tried yesterday, and I get ...."This App is not available for your device, Tap here for more info"

This is why i'm stumped as did read that that it was for all devices? hmmm?

avdbusse:
BigStu: Vodafone L820 updated yesterday, not automatic did check for it and surprise it updated..Good stuff! Can't get the Video trimmer app from the App store is that a NZ thing or L820 thing?

Loving the double tap to wake function so far...lets see if my battery will feel the same way later this afternoon/evening?

"Both apps will be available to download for all Nokia Lumia smartphones running Windows Phone 8 that have the Lumia Amber software." - http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/08/15/nokia-video-trimmer-and-video-upload-land-with-lumia-amber-update/

Is it simply not in your store? Try the QR code on the link above?

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